Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Connecticut Department of Education (CDE) received a $11,568,082 Formula Grant award on July 1, 2023 from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The grant supports the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (CFDA 84.424), which aims to improve student achievement by increasing access to a well-rounded education, improving school conditions, and supporting the effective use of technology.

As the state education agency, CDE will utilize this funding to sub-grant and pass through hundreds of millions in federal formula grants to local education agencies (LEAs) across Connecticut. This includes programs such as IDEA Part B Special Education, Title I Grants, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, and various nutrition initiatives. CDE has also received discrete project grants to develop data systems, provide technical innovation in areas like remote learning and student attendance, and increase access to digital devices and connectivity solutions for remote instruction.