Formula Grant T365A250024

This is a $2,121,059 Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition under the English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365). The grant provides funding to the Mississippi Department of Education to develop and implement comprehensive language instruction programs focused on improving English language skills, academic achievement, and educational outcomes for English language learners (ELs), including immigrant children and youth, in Mississippi.

The grant supports a range of targeted services and professional development activities designed to help ELs attain English proficiency and meet challenging academic standards. The Mississippi Department of Education will sub-award funds to local educational agencies, charter schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to deliver these educational programs and services across the state. Key activities include English language instruction, academic enrichment, teacher training, curriculum development, parent engagement, and technology-based initiatives.