Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the New Hampshire Department of Education $6.693 million through the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (CFDA 84.424) as a formula grant effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports the state's capacity to provide comprehensive educational services across three primary areas: expanding access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. The New Hampshire Department of Education functions as the pass-through entity, distributing funds to 74 local educational agencies (LEAs), charter schools, and school districts throughout the state.

The sub-awardees, encompassing rural school districts, regional cooperatives, and charter schools across New Hampshire, utilized Title IV-A funding to deliver student support and academic enrichment services. Documented applications of grant resources included implementing social-emotional learning programs, providing mental health and counseling services, supporting well-rounded educational opportunities, purchasing educational technology and software, funding teacher professional development, and addressing student wellness initiatives. Notable sub-awardees include Manchester School District, Concord School District, Nashua School District, and multiple small rural school districts, which collectively leveraged the formula grant allocation to enhance educational infrastructure, support vulnerable student populations, and maintain comprehensive educational programming across diverse school settings.