Education for homeless children and youth

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Education & Early Development Alaska DEP Administrative Services Division $377,942 in formula grant funding on July 1, 2026, under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196).

The award supports services ensuring homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education available to other students. The program operates through formula allocation to states, which then competitively award subgrants to local educational agencies based on need and application quality. Alaska's state education agency administers this funding for distribution within the state.

The obligation covers the performance period July 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Juneau, Alaska. The recipient is responsible for maintaining grant records for three years in accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act. As a formula grant to a state agency, this award flows to local educational agencies and schools serving homeless students across Alaska's K-12 system.