The Vermont State Agency of Education received a $6.693 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (CFDA 84.424). The award, effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, supports three core service categories: providing students access to well-rounded educational programming, improving school conditions for student learning, and enhancing technology utilization to advance academic achievement and digital literacy. Funded activities include 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 Vermont State Agency of Education distributes grant funds to local educational agencies (LEAs), school districts, charter schools, and community-based educational organizations throughout Vermont to implement these comprehensive educational services. Recipients must maintain program records for three years and comply with federal audit requirements under the Uniform Guidance and Education Department General Administrative Regulations, with audit requirements triggered for entities expending $750,000 or more in federal awards annually.