Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Subgrant
Forecasted
The Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program Subgrant funds Alabama LEAs to support homeless students' educational access, integration, and success through targeted services and community collaboration.
Funder: Alabama State Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $10,000 (minimum) up to $100,000 (maximum, based on homeless student count); additional funds available for high-poverty or Title V LEAs. One-year project period, annual competition.
Summary: Supports Alabama LEAs in ensuring homeless children and youths have equitable access to public education and needed services under the McKinney-Vento Act.
Key Information: Forecasted grant; dates and details subject to annual cycle and ALSDE memos.
Description
This subgrant program, administered by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), is designed to help local educational agencies (LEAs) address the educational and related needs of homeless children and youths. The grant supports activities that remove barriers to enrollment, retention, and academic success for homeless students, as mandated by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Funds may be used for tutoring, supplemental instruction, expedited evaluations, professional development, health referrals, transportation, and school supplies, among other allowable uses. The program emphasizes integration of homeless students into regular education, collaboration with community partners, and comprehensive needs assessments to guide service delivery.
