2025-26 Preliminary Allocations for Title IV, Part A

Consolidated Application for ESSA Funded Programs 

2025-26

Preliminary Allocations for Title IV, Part A 
For New York State School Districts, Charter Schools and Special Act School Districts

In 2025-2026, the New York State Education Department (NYSED or “the Department”) will award Title IV, Part A funds to local educational agencies (LEAs) via an allocational process consistent with the requirements of Section 4105(a) of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Title IV, Part A funds will be allocated to all LEAs that received a Title I Part A allocation in 2024-2025. By statute, each LEA will receive an allocation of at least $10,000 in 2025-2026.

The Title IV, Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) program is a newly authorized program under subpart 1 of Title IV, Part A.  The intended goals are to increase the capacity of SEAs, LEAs, and local communities in three Content Areas to:

1. provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
2. improve school conditions for student learning; and
3. improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

LEAs may apply for Title IV, Part A funds as a single applicant, as the lead member of a consortium, or as a member of a consortium. LEAs and consortiums with allocations greater than $30,000 must use a minimum of 20% of their total allocation to both Well-Rounded Educational Opportunities AND Safe and Healthy Students content areas and allocate a portion of funds towards the Effective Use of Technology.  LEAs may use no more than a maximum of 15% of funds allotted to Effective Use of Technology for equipment and infrastructure. An LEA may reserve up to 2% of its Title IV Part A allocation for direct administrative costs associated with carrying out allowable activities.