Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Department of Education awarded the Department of Education Arkansas a $13,329,050 Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Program grant (CFDA 84.424) to be used from July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. The SSAE program aims to increase the capacity of state and local education agencies, schools, and communities to provide all students access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions, and enhance the use of technology to improve academic achievement.

Through sub-awards, the Department of Education Arkansas has provided funding to various school districts and educational entities in Arkansas to deliver a range of services aligned with the SSAE program goals. These include special education services, academic enrichment programs, educator professional development, technology improvements, student nutrition programs, and COVID-19 response efforts. Key sub-awardees have included school districts such as Mountain View School District, Arkansas Arts Academy, East Poinsett County Schools, and others, who have utilized the funds to pay salaries, offer therapies, purchase supplies, and implement various initiatives to support student learning and achievement.