Student support and academic enrichment grants

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction $15.712 million on July 1, 2026, through the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants program (CFDA 84.424) to improve student academic achievement by increasing capacity to provide well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and enhance technology use and digital literacy.

Wisconsin DPI serves as the state educational agency and pass-through entity, distributing funds to local educational agencies and schools across the state. The award supports formula-based subgrants to LEAs and schools for activities in three priority areas: well-rounded educational opportunities, safe and healthy students, and effective use of technology. LEAs receiving $30,000 or more must dedicate not less than 20 percent of their allocation to each of the first two priority areas and a portion to technology; smaller allocations require activities in at least one area. Wisconsin DPI may retain up to 5 percent of the allocation for state-level activities and administration, while LEAs may reserve up to 2 percent for administrative costs.

The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a formula grant, with assistance available for up to one year. Recipients must maintain program records for three years from final expenditure report submission.