Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Department of Education Delaware received a $6.693 million Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (CFDA 84.424) formula award from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the delivery of three primary service categories to Delaware students: expanding access to well-rounded educational opportunities, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. The funding flows through the state education agency as a pass-through entity to local educational agencies, charter schools, and educational organizations throughout Delaware.

The Department of Education Delaware distributed sub-awards to 13 local educational agencies and charter schools across Delaware, including Capital School District, New Castle County Vocational School District, Early College High School at Delaware State University, Appoquinimink School District, Colonial School District, Brandywine School District, Thomas A. Edison Charter School, Mot Charter School Office, and Red Clay Consolidated School District. Sub-grantees utilize the funding to deliver comprehensive student support services, including academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, technology infrastructure and connectivity improvements, school safety initiatives, mental health support services, career and technical education programs, and after-school enrichment opportunities. The formula grant structure ensures equitable distribution of federal resources to support educational equity and student success across Delaware's public school systems.