Formula Grant T365A250035

The Ohio Department of Education received a $13.7 million Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition under the English Language Acquisition State Grants program (CFDA 84.365) effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This funding supports the development and implementation of comprehensive language instruction programs designed to help English learners (ELs), including immigrant children and youth, achieve English proficiency and meet challenging state academic standards. The grant enables ODE to provide resources for English language instruction, academic enrichment, teacher professional development, curriculum development, parent engagement initiatives, and technology-based programs that enhance educational outcomes for non-native English speakers.

As the state educational agency, ODE is required to expend at least 95 percent of the award through subgrants to local educational agencies, school districts, charter schools, and other eligible entities throughout Ohio. These sub-recipients utilize the funding to deliver direct educational services and support to English learners in their respective jurisdictions, ensuring that ELs receive targeted instruction and support services necessary to achieve English language proficiency while meeting grade-level academic content standards alongside their English-proficient peers.