The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) a $17,500,000 Project Grant on June 15, 2024 through the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program (CFDA 84.370). This federal grant program provides low-income parents in Washington, D.C. with expanded educational options for their children, supporting a comprehensive approach to school improvement. The grant funding enables DCPS to offer scholarships for eligible students to attend private schools within the District, as well as provide academic instruction, professional development, special education support, after-school programs, student nutrition services, and targeted interventions to enhance educational outcomes for low-income families. DCPS collaborates with other local educational organizations, public charter schools, and the District of Columbia government as both a prime recipient and sub-recipient of this federal grant award to implement the scholarship program and deliver these key educational services and initiatives.
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