Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Utah State Board of Education $7.363 million on July 1, 2026, under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program (CFDA 84.424), a formula grant designed to improve student academic achievement by increasing capacity for well-rounded education, safer school conditions, and effective technology use.

The Utah State Board of Education, a state educational agency, receives this funding to distribute as subgrants to local educational agencies, schools, and community organizations across Utah. The recipient must reserve at least 95 percent of the allocation for subgrants to LEAs and may use no more than 1 percent for administrative costs. LEAs receiving allocations of $30,000 or more must conduct comprehensive needs assessments and allocate not less than 20 percent to well-rounded educational opportunities, not less than 20 percent to safe and healthy students, and a portion to effective technology use. LEAs receiving smaller allocations must use funds in at least one of these three areas. Each subgrant must be for a one-year term and not less than $10,000.

Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with administrative oversight and place of performance in Salt Lake City, Utah. Program records must be retained for three years from the final expenditure report submission date.