Formula Grant S424A260018

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Kentucky Department of Education $22,483,958 under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program (CFDA 84.424) on July 1, 2026.

The formula grant funds state and local educational agency capacity to provide students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance the use of technology to support academic achievement and digital literacy. The Kentucky Department of Education must reserve at least 95 percent of its allocation for subgrants to local educational agencies, with not more than 1 percent for state administrative costs. Local educational agencies receiving allocations of $30,000 or more must conduct comprehensive needs assessments and dedicate not less than 20 percent of funds to well-rounded educational opportunities, not less than 20 percent to safe and healthy student supports, and a portion to effective use of technology. Agencies receiving less than $30,000 must use funds for activities in at least one of these three areas. Each subgrant awarded must be for one year with a minimum of $10,000. Funds must supplement, not supplant, non-Federal funds otherwise used for authorized activities.

Place of performance is Frankfort, Kentucky. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027.