The Nevada Department of Education received a $8.9 million formula grant award 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) on September 15, 2022. The grant will fund the Stronger Connections Grant Program through September 30, 2025 to improve student academic achievement and school conditions in Nevada.
As the state education agency, Nevada DOE will administer subawards totaling the $8.9 million to nine local educational agencies across the state. Subawards to the Clark County, Washoe County, Elko County, Douglas County, Lander County, Mineral County, Nye County, and Carson City School Districts, as well as the Elko County School District's home school program, will support services under the "Safer Communities Stronger Connections" initiative through September 2023. This includes funding to provide all students access to a well-rounded education and improve school conditions as outlined under the Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program.
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