Education for homeless children and youth

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Kentucky Department of Education $1,946,611 under the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (CFDA 84.196) on July 1, 2026. This formula grant supports efforts to ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to free, appropriate public education. The Kentucky Department of Education administers the award statewide and distributes subgrants competitively to local educational agencies on the basis of need and application quality. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with administrative oversight in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Education for Homeless Children and Youth program provides States grants by formula to establish or designate homeless liaisons, identify and remove barriers to school enrollment and attendance, and coordinate services for homeless students in elementary and secondary schools, including homeless preschool children and their parents.