| 21st Century Community Learning Centers |
The 21st CCLC program provides academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly those in high-poverty and low-performing schools, to help them meet state and local academic standards. |
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-formula-grants/school-support-and-accountability/21st-century-community-learning-centers/ |
$40 million in FY 1998 |
| After-School Programs |
After-School Programs, backed by 21CCLC and ED's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, fund community-based enrichment, tutoring, and recreation to boost academics, cut crime, and support families in low-income areas. |
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.html |
$40 million |
| Before-School Programs |
Before-School Programs, backed by 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the U.S. Department of Education, fund enrichment and tutoring to boost readiness and support families in low-income areas. |
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/beforeschool.html |
$30 million |
| Charter Schools Program |
The CSP aims to expand educational opportunities for all students, particularly those traditionally underserved, by supporting the creation, expansion, and replication of high-quality charter schools. It focuses on improving student outcomes through charter school innovation and choice. |
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/charter-schools-program/ |
$14 million in FY 1995 |
| Department of Education Grants |
The Department of Education Grants fund educational initiatives to enhance student achievement and equity. They aim to support schools, educators, and students through discretionary, formula, and student aid programs. |
https://www.ed.gov/grants |
$14.1 billion |
| Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities |
Early Intervention Program, under IDEA Part C, funds states to provide services for infants and toddlers with disabilities, boosting development and family support through tailored plans nationwide. |
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/part-c-early-intervention/ |
$50 million |
| Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief |
ARP ESSER funds states and schools to safely reopen, tackle learning loss, and support students’ academic, social, and mental health needs post-COVID, prioritizing equity for those hit hardest. |
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/american-rescue-plan/american-rescue-plan-elementary-and-secondary-school-emergency-relief/ |
$122 billion |
| Federal Pell Grant Program |
Federal Pell Grant Program gives need-based aid to low-income students, cutting barriers to higher education and boosting equity with funds for tuition and living costs. |
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell |
$122 million |
| Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program |
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program aids the neediest undergrads, boosting college access and achievement by supplementing aid for those with the lowest family contributions. |
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/fseog |
$70 million |
| Free Appropriate Public Education |
FAPE ensures that students with disabilities receive a tailored education that meets their unique needs at no cost to their families. It guarantees access to special education and related services in the least restrictive environment possible. |
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ |
Not specified; part of broader educational funding |
| Grants to States |
Grants to States Program funds state libraries to boost access to education and culture, improving services and equity nationwide. |
https://www.imls.gov/grants/grants-states |
$7.5 million (Library Services Act) |
| Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Grants |
IDEA Grants fund states and schools to ensure kids with disabilities get a free, suitable education, boosting outcomes with tailored plans. |
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/ |
$100 million |
| National Blue Ribbon Schools Program |
National Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors top or improving schools, sharing best practices to boost educational excellence nationwide. |
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/index.html |
Not specified as part of a separate budget; funded through the Department of Education's general operations |
| National Merit Scholarship Program |
The National Merit Scholarship Program identifies and honors academically talented U.S. high school students, providing them with scholarships to attend college. It aims to recognize and encourage academic excellence, leadership, and the potential for success in college and beyond. |
https://www.nationalmerit.org/ |
Not specified; funded through corporate, foundation, and individual donations |
| Presidential Scholars Program |
PSP honors top US high school grads for feats in academics, arts, CTE, & leadership/service, celebrating excellence to spur ongoing success. |
https://www.ed.gov/programs/psp/ |
Not specified as part of a separate budget; funded through the Department of Education's general operations. |
| Race to the Top |
RTTT spurred K-12 education reform, rewarding states for bold plans in standards, data, teacher quality, and fixing low-performing schools. |
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop/index.html |
$4.35 billion |
| STEM Innovation and Expansion program |
STEM Innovation and Expansion program boosts STEM education, enhancing access and teaching methods to prep students, especially underserved ones, for STEM careers. |
https://www.ed.gov/stem |
Not specified; integrated into broader educational funding |
| Summer Learning Programs |
Summer Learning Programs, backed by 21CCLC and SFSP under ED and USDA, fund enrichment and nutrition to curb learning loss and boost health for low-income kids nationwide. |
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/summerlearning.html, https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp |
$50 million (combined initial allocation) |
| Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant Program |
TEACH Grant Program funds students to teach in high-need, low-income schools, boosting education access and teacher supply, with grants turning to loans if unmet. |
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/teach |
$100 million |
| Teacher Quality Partnership Grants |
The Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Grants aim to improve student achievement by enhancing the preparation of prospective teachers, holding teacher preparation programs accountable, and recruiting highly qualified individuals into the teaching force, with a focus on high-need schools and subjects. |
https://oese.ed.gov/offices/office-of-discretionary-grants-support-services/effective-educator-development-programs/teacher-quality-partnership/ |
$50 million for FY 2008 |