Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of English Language Acquisition awarded $152.4 million in formula grant funding to the California Department of Education's Fiscal and Administrative Services Division through the English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365), effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive language instruction and educational services designed to help English learners (ELs), including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency and meet challenging state academic standards. The state agency serves as the primary recipient and is responsible for developing and implementing language instruction programs while distributing at least 95 percent of allocated funds through sub-grants to local educational agencies, school districts, and other eligible entities.

The grant funds support a range of targeted services and activities including English language instruction, academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, curriculum development, parent engagement initiatives, and technology-based learning programs. Through this formula grant structure, California will enhance English learner outcomes across its diverse educational landscape by establishing standards and objectives for English proficiency improvements, making strategic sub-grant awards to local entities, and maintaining accountability measures to ensure funded programs meet established educational objectives.