Student support and academic enrichment grants

Award Overview

The Arizona Department of Education received a $23,077,837 Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants award (CFDA 84.424) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational services across Arizona's K-12 system by expanding capacity to provide well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance technology utilization for academic achievement and digital literacy.

Products and Services Delivered

Through 51 sub-awards to local educational agencies, charter schools, and nonprofit organizations statewide, the Arizona Department of Education distributed funds to support three primary service categories: academic enrichment programs, school condition improvements, and technology infrastructure. Sub-awardees including school districts across Arizona (such as Mesa Public Schools, Phoenix Union High School District, and Scottsdale Unified School District) utilized funding for professional development for educators, school safety initiatives, mental health support services, technology integration training, after-school and enrichment programming, English language acquisition support, special education services, and targeted interventions for at-risk student populations including homeless youth, English language learners, and students with disabilities. The grant funding enabled districts to implement evidence-based instructional practices, expand counseling and behavioral health services, purchase technology and instructional materials, and provide extended learning time to improve overall student academic achievement.