Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Ohio Department of Education received a Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (CFDA 84.424) formula award of $48.1 million from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive educational services across Ohio by expanding capacity to deliver well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. The award provides formula-based allocation to the state as the primary recipient and pass-through entity for distribution to local educational agencies, charter schools, and community-based organizations.

Through 72 documented sub-awards, the Ohio Department of Education distributed Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment funding to school districts and alternative education providers throughout the state, including traditional public school districts (such as Hamilton Local, Preble Shawnee Local, and Solon City Schools), charter schools and community schools (including multiple Summit Academy locations and Constellation Schools), and rural school districts. These sub-awards support student enrichment programs, professional development for educators, mental health and wellness initiatives, school safety improvements, academic support services, and technology infrastructure investments to strengthen educational outcomes for Ohio's K-12 student population.