State assessments formula grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Vermont State Agency of Education $3.324 million on July 1, 2026, under the Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities formula grant program (CFDA 84.369). The award funds the development and administration of high-quality assessments required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as well as associated administrative costs. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Montpelier, Vermont. The Vermont State Agency of Education administers this formula allocation as a state educational agency, passing funds through to local educational agencies, school districts, and other sub-recipients throughout the state. Under the program structure, funds remain available for obligation for 15 months from the award date, with an option to carry over unobligated balances for an additional 12 months.