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Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Innovation Grant is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). This grant provides funding to Wisconsin local educational agencies (LEAs) to support innovative practices that have an academic component and focus on removing barriers to enrollment, attendance, and academic success for children and youth experiencing homelessness.
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Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Grant Applications and Guidance | Department of Public Instruction McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act Education for Homeless Children and Youth Non-Regulatory Guidance National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) The Most Frequently Asked Questions on the Education Rights of Children and You… National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) Education for Homeless Children and Youth Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children and Youth Funds Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Guidance Topics and Documents Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Training Resources Wisconsin Virtual EHCY Conference McKinney-Vento Compliance Review Example Forms and Documentation Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Grant Applications and Guidance Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Data Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Grant Applications and Guidance Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Grant Overview The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program provides Wisconsin local educational agencies (LEAs) an opportunity to apply for an EHCY Innovation grant OR EHCY Compliance grant .
The EHCY grant program receives an annual grant award from the United States Department of Education (USDE). DPI awards these funds to eligible LEAs through a competitive and discretionary process.
The intent of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act legislation is to ensure that all children and youth who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence receive access to the same free, appropriate public education, including a preschool education, as provided to other children and youth.
To meet this goal, DPI and LEAs are required to develop, review, and revise policies to remove barriers to the enrollment, attendance, and the academic success of children and youth experiencing homelessness and provide homeless children and youth with the opportunity to meet the same challenging State academic standards to which all students are held.
Federal EHCY funds are granted to DPI under the McKinney-Vento Act, which are then subgranted to Wisconsin LEAs. All Wisconsin LEAs, which includes public school districts and independent charter schools, are eligible to apply for an EHCY grant. 3 year grant period with recipients receiving a grant award each year for 3 years (contingent upon DPI's receipt of EHCY funds from USDE).
Funding amount is between $25,000 - $100,000/year based on numbers of students experiencing homelessness in the district. Focus on INNOVATIVE practices, at least some of which have an academic component. Applicants write their own goals after conducting a needs assessment and/or data analysis.
Goals are not intended to focus on compliance related topics (such as: basic training for all staff, transportation, creating district posters/ materials, etc.) If applicable, activities (action steps) related to the larger goal can include and build upon compliance related topics mentioned above. DPI meets with grant recipients 1-2 times a year; conducts a McKinney-Vento compliance review; and completes 1 site visit per grant cycle.
Recipients are required to complete 2 grant reports per year. 2 year grant period with recipients receiving a grant award each year for 2 years (contingent upon DPI's receipt of EHCY funds from USDE). Funding amount will be $10,000/year based on the number of applicants and total amount of funding available at DPI.
Focus is on COMPLIANCE. Applicants will choose from pre-written grant goals and complete action steps toward completion of chosen goals. DPI meets with grant recipients 3-4 times in the first year and 1-2 times in the second year; and conducts a McKinney-Vento compliance review during the grant cycle.
Recipients are required to complete 1 grant report per year. Amount of Funds Available Varies annually based on federal funding. Generally around $1,000,000 of grant funds are awarded to Wisconsin LEAs annually (contingent upon DPI's receipt of EHCY funds from USDE).
2026 EHCY Innovation and EHCY Compliance Grant Applications and Guidelines 2026-29 EHCY Innovation Grant Materials Qualtrics EHCY Innovation Grant Application: https://widpi. co1. qualtrics.
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Come ask questions about the grant applications after you have read through the grant guidelines and/or viewed the webinars below. We may not be able to answer all your questions due to the competitive nature of the grant. EHCY Grant Comparison Guiding Questions document 1.
EHCY Grant Informational Webinar: December 9, 2025 Presentation and webinar recording 2. EHCY Innovation Grant Application Webinar: January 15, 2026 Presentation and webinar recording 3. EHCY Compliance Grant Application Webinar: January 15, 2026 Presentation and webinar recording 4.
EHCY Grant Competition: Writing SMARTE Goals: February 11, 2026 Presentation and webinar recording
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All Wisconsin LEAs, including public school districts and independent charter schools. [35]. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $100,000/year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Innovation Grant is funded by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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