Homeless Education Grants
Forecasted
Homeless Education Grants support Washington school districts in identifying, enrolling, and assisting students experiencing homelessness to improve attendance, school success, and educational stability.
Funder: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (FP 234—McKinney-Vento) | June 2027 (FP 941—HSSEP)
Funding Amounts: Federal awards: three years (2025–2028 recipients); state awards: one year (2025–26 recipients), with two-year grants permitted by statute
Summary: Federal and state grants help Washington school districts identify, enroll, and support students experiencing homelessness.
Key Information: Consortium members may not also submit individual district applications.
Description
The Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) administers two supplemental funding opportunities for districts serving public school students experiencing homelessness. The federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Grant supports identification, enrollment, attendance, and school success for children and youth, including preschool-aged children and participation in preschool where appropriate.
The state Homeless Student Stability Education Program (HSSEP) increases districts’ capacity to identify and support these students. It promotes educational stability through housing stability and collaboration between education, housing, and community partners. State selection priorities include serving unaccompanied youth and using evidence-informed strategies to address opportunity gaps and systemic inequities affecting students experiencing homelessness and students of color. Selected state grantees must reflect geographic diversity across Washington.
