Education for Homeless Children and Youth
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To ensure that all homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate public education available to other children, the Education for Homeless Children and Youth program provides assistance to States to: (1) establish or designate an Office of Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children and Youths; (2) develop and carry out a State plan for the education of homeless children; and (3) make subgrants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to support the education of those children.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
State educational agencies in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico may apply. Funds are also reserved for the Outlying Areas and the Department of Interior/Bureau of Indian Education. LEAs are eligible for State subgrants.
Beneficiaries
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Homeless children and youth in elementary and secondary schools (and homeless preschool children and their parents benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
A State that desires to receive a grant under this program must submit a plan to the Department that meets the requirements of section 722(g) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Award Procedure
The Department awards grants to States by formula. States then award subgrants competitively to LEAs.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
State educational agencies (SEAs) may use grant funds for State-level activities (including activities of the Office of Coordinator for Education of Homeless Children and Youths) and to make subgrants to LEAs. LEAs may use subgrant funds for activities allowable under section 723(d) of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act that facilitate the educational success of homeless children and youth. Such activities include but are not limited to: enriched supplemental instruction, transportation, health care referral services, and professional development for teachers. Services provided with these funds cannot replace the regular academic program and must expand upon or improve services provided as part of the regular academic program.
Required Documentation
Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
Funds are allocated a formula based on each State's share of funds under Title, I Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).