Education for homeless children and youth

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the District of Columbia, Government Of (doing business as DC State Education Office) $494,345 under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196) on July 1, 2026. This formula grant provides assistance to ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education. The recipient will administer the grant to establish or designate services and programs supporting homeless children and youth in elementary and secondary schools, with eligible ultimate beneficiaries including homeless preschool children and their parents. The award obligates $494,345 with a performance period through September 30, 2027, and place of performance in Washington, DC. The District of Columbia receives the formula grant noncompetitively at the state level and awards subgrants competitively to local educational agencies based on need and application quality.