Education for homeless children and youth

The Wyoming Department of Education received a $322,505 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive services designed to ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education and educational continuity. The program provides assistance for identifying and enrolling homeless students, removing barriers to school participation, and delivering support services including transportation assistance, academic support, and professional development for educators working with this vulnerable population.

As the state educational agency, Wyoming Department of Education administers the grant and sub-awards portions of funds competitively to local educational agencies (LEAs), community organizations, and educational service centers throughout the state. These sub-awardees deliver direct services to homeless students to minimize educational disruption and support their successful participation in K-12 education. The award is part of the program's standard annual distribution structure, whereby states receive formula grants based on established criteria and subsequently distribute funds to eligible local entities based on documented need and application quality.