Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education received a Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (CFDA 84.424) formula grant award of $19.8 million from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports Missouri's capacity to provide comprehensive educational services addressing three primary objectives: expanding student access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. The department serves as the pass-through entity, distributing funds to local educational agencies (LEAs), charter schools, and community-based educational organizations throughout Missouri to implement these initiatives at the school and district levels.

The award supports a broad network of 70+ sub-grantees across Missouri, including traditional public school districts, charter schools, and specialized educational institutions serving diverse student populations. Sub-awardees deliver services encompassing academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, school safety initiatives, mental health support services, technology infrastructure upgrades, and well-rounded educational programming. Notable sub-recipients include large urban districts such as the St. Louis Public Schools, suburban districts including Parkway and Rockwood School Districts, and specialized providers such as KIPP charter schools and Lift For Life Academy, all working to enhance educational outcomes for students across the state through evidence-based programs and targeted capacity-building efforts.