Hanover County Public Schools

Hanover County Public Schools, a local government school district based in Ashland, Virginia, is a registered federal grant recipient that provides comprehensive educational services to students in its service area. As a public school division, the district delivers a broad range of educational and support services funded through federal grants, positioning itself as a key recipient of federal education and child development funding. The district's federal grant portfolio reflects its commitment to serving economically disadvantaged students and those with special needs through multiple federally funded programs.

Hanover County Public Schools has demonstrated substantial engagement across diverse federal grant programs administered through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education. The district currently holds a $1,222,114 Head Start Project Grant from the Administration for Children and Families (Office of Head Start) extending through October 2030, which supports comprehensive early childhood education, health, and family services for low-income children from birth to school age. Additionally, the district has received consecutive Indian Education Formula Grants from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, supporting educational services for Native American students. Through its partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education as the prime grantee, Hanover County Public Schools receives sub-award funding for critical educational programs including Title I Part A (Improving Basic Programs), Title II Part A (Improving Teacher Quality), Title III Part A (Language Acquisition), IDEA Part B Section 611 and 619 (Special Education), vocational education, student support and academic enrichment grants, and nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The district also partners with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to implement school-based mental health services, providing embedded clinical support to students struggling with mental health challenges. Additional sub-award support includes Summer Food Service Program meals and CARES Act ESSERF funding, demonstrating the district's comprehensive approach to student wellness, academic achievement, and social-emotional development across its student population.