Student support and academic enrichment grants

Award Overview

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Nebraska Department of Education a Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (CFDA 84.424) formula grant of $6,719,025 effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports the state education agency's efforts to improve student academic achievement and expand the capacity of Nebraska's educational system to deliver comprehensive services across three primary service categories: providing students access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy.

Products and Services Delivered

The Nebraska Department of Education serves as the pass-through entity, distributing funds to 27 sub-awardees including local school districts, Educational Service Units (ESUs), and educational agencies across the state. Sub-recipients use funding to support academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, technology infrastructure upgrades, school safety initiatives, mental health support services, career and technical education, English language learning, special education services, and student support programs. Key sub-awardees include major urban districts (Omaha Public Schools, Grand Island Public Schools, Lincoln Public Schools), suburban districts (Papillion-La Vista, Bellevue, Millard), rural school districts, specialized educational service units providing regional support, and Omaha Nation Public School serving Native American students. The distributed funding enables these entities to provide direct educational services, counseling, enrichment activities, and technology-enhanced learning opportunities to K-12 students throughout Nebraska.