Formula Grant S365A230027

The Department of Education's English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365) awarded a $4,595,664.00 formula grant to the Nebraska Department of Education on July 1, 2023. This grant will support efforts to help ensure that English learners, including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and meet academic standards through July 1, 2024.

As the prime awardee, the Nebraska Department of Education will distribute sub-awards to local school districts, ESUs, and other organizations across the state to provide services such as English language instruction, supplemental education programs, professional development, and support services for English learners and immigrant students. Key sub-awardees include South Sioux City School District, Fremont Public Schools, Hastings Public Schools, Lancaster County School District 1, Millard Public Schools, Bellevue Public Schools, Douglas County School District #0001, Norfolk Public Schools, Educational Service Unit 7, Ralston Public Schools, Educational Service Unit 10, and others. Through these sub-awards, the grant will enable the delivery of specialized educational programs and resources to serve the English language acquisition and academic needs of students across Nebraska.