RFP #82: McKinney-Vento Subgrant (2025-2028)
Supports NY educational agencies in developing supplemental programs to improve enrollment, attendance, and academic success for homeless children and youth beyond statutory requirements.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026: Deadline to submit questions | June 2026: Notice of Intent (recommended) | June 2026: Full application deadline (by 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: ~$22.5M total over three years; annual awards up to $175k–$2.5M based on homeless student count; three-year project period.
Summary: Supports NY local educational agencies in developing programs that improve enrollment, attendance, and academic success for homeless children and youth beyond statutory minimums.
Key Information: Competitive, recurring grant; BOCES may only apply as part of a consortium; nonprofit prequalification required.
Description
This grant program provides competitive subgrants to New York State local educational agencies (LEAs)—including public school districts, charter schools, and BOCES (as part of a consortium)—to improve educational outcomes for students experiencing homelessness, as defined under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Funding is intended to help LEAs develop and implement supplemental strategies, services, and model programs that facilitate the identification, enrollment, attendance, and academic success of homeless children and youth. Grant-funded activities must go beyond basic statutory requirements and may include tutoring, supplemental instruction, before/after-school and summer programs, mental health supports, supplies, parent engagement, and more. The program aims to ensure equitable access to education for students in temporary housing and to address their basic, academic, and unique needs through coordinated, trauma-informed approaches.
