Education grants distributed to local schools

CONCORD, NH (June 23, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded formula grants to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) to support disadvantaged students, students with disabilities and career and technical education programs, among others.

As part of the typical annual process, New Hampshire has received its preliminary allocations for Title I-A, Perkins, Title IV-A, McKinney-Vento, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds from the U.S. Department of Education, which are now in the process of being calculated and distributed across the state. NHED has already shared the preliminary allocations with local school districts and expects to soon provide additional details, enabling school officials to finalize their budgets as is standard practice by the July 1 deadline.

“Despite recent concerns that education grants could be drastically reduced, New Hampshire has received equal to or even more funding for specific formula grants than it did last year. This investment ensures that federal dollars are reaching our local classrooms where they are needed the most for low-income students and our highest needs students, while also alleviating concerns that these important services could be in jeopardy,” said Frank Edelblut, education commissioner. “These preliminary federal allocations are directed to students and educators who require support, helping them to address important academic needs and challenges so that our children can be successful.”

• Formula grants to school districts through Title I, Part A provide opportunities to help children meet proficiency standards by offering supplemental support through enriched and accelerated education programs and professional development for school personnel. New Hampshire recently received a total of $46,343,728 in Title I-A preliminary allocations for local education agencies, compared to a final allocation last year of $44,646,631. New Hampshire also recently received $355,862 in Title I, Part D, Subpart 2, preliminary allocations.

• Perkins V CTE grants are allocated by formula to local education agencies and area career and technical schools, as well as community colleges and other institutions that offer CTE programs aimed at preparing students for the workforce. New Hampshire received a total of $7,020,601 in preliminary Perkins V allocations, which is the same amount as last year.

• IDEA funds include formula grants to support special education and early intervention services, as well as discretionary grants to ensure children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education. New Hampshire received a total award of $56,713,037 in preliminary IDEA allocations, which is the same amount as last year. Among this total amount, $49,154,936 is allocated to local education agencies.  

• Title IV, Part A, known as the Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant program, aims to improve school conditions for student learning and the use of technology to advance academic achievement, as well as provide all students with access to a well-rounded education. New Hampshire received a total of $6,358,350 in Title IV-A preliminary allocations for LEA subgrants compared to last year’s award of $6,326,558.

• McKinney-Vento protects the educational rights of children experiencing homelessness and is designed to address the challenges that homeless children and youth face while enrolling, attending and succeeding in school. New Hampshire received a total federal award of $350,796 compared to last year’s amount of $323,138.

The U.S. Department of Education (USED) has indicated that allocations for other programs are in process. NHED will continue to provide communication to school districts when it receives updates from USED surrounding federal allocations.