Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Education received a $53.5 million Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (CFDA 84.424) award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports the expansion of comprehensive educational services across Pennsylvania through three primary service categories: providing students with access to well-rounded education, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. The award funds activities including academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, technology infrastructure upgrades, school safety initiatives, and mental health support services.

As the primary recipient and pass-through entity, the Pennsylvania Department of Education distributed sub-awards to 90+ local educational agencies, school districts, and charter schools throughout the Commonwealth. Sub-grantees—including urban districts such as Philadelphia and Reading, suburban districts, and rural school systems—utilized funding to support student academic achievement initiatives, provide well-rounded educational access, improve school facilities and learning conditions, integrate technology for digital literacy, enhance teacher quality, and deliver student support services. The funding model ensures federal resources flow directly to local schools serving Pennsylvania's K-12 student population, supporting educational equity and academic improvement across diverse communities statewide.