State assessments formula grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction $6.571 million on July 1, 2026, under the Grants for State Assessments and Related Activities program (CFDA 84.369).

The award funds development and administration of high-quality assessments required by Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Wisconsin DPI, the state educational agency, receives this formula grant to support statewide assessment activities in Madison.

The award obligates $6.571 million for the period July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Funds remain available for obligation for 15 months under the initial period of availability, with carryover authority for an additional 12 months under Section 421(b) of the General Education Provisions Act. As a state educational agency, Wisconsin DPI serves as the pass-through entity, distributing federal assessment funds to local educational agencies and school districts across the state. The agency maintains comprehensive records in accordance with the General Education Provisions Act and EDGAR and is subject to single or program-specific audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F, given the award exceeds the $750,000 threshold.