Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Minnesota Department of Education $13,158,017 in formula grant funding on July 1, 2026, under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program (CFDA 84.424).

The Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program funds activities to improve student academic achievement by increasing capacity of states and local educational agencies to provide students access to well-rounded education, improve school conditions for learning, and enhance use of technology to support digital literacy. The award has a period of performance through September 30, 2027, and place of performance in Lauderdale, Minnesota.

As a state educational agency, Minnesota Department of Education must reserve at least 95 percent of its allocation for sub-awards to local educational agencies and Indian tribal schools, with no more than 1 percent for administrative costs. The remaining funds may support state-level activities including technical assistance to LEAs. LEAs receiving allocations of $30,000 or more must conduct comprehensive needs assessments and dedicate not less than 20 percent to well-rounded educational opportunities, 20 percent to safe and healthy students, and a portion to effective use of technology. Smaller LEA allocations require spending in at least one of these three areas. LEAs may reserve up to 2 percent for administrative costs, and each sub-award must be for one year in an amount of not less than $10,000.