Request for Applications
Education for Homeless Children and Youth (Local Educational Agencies)
Note: The due date for the request for applications has passed. This page is for reference and administration of funding.
The purpose of this program is to facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success in school of homeless children and youth and ensure homeless children and youth have equal access to the same free, appropriate, public education as provided to all other students. Services provided cannot replace the regular academic program and must be designed to expand or improve services that are part of the school's regular academic program.
Program Questions: Homeless Education Program, email: HERFA@cde.ca.gov, phone: 866-856-8214
Downloading Questions: John Cooper, JCooper@cde.ca.gov, 916-324-2955
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Request for Applications (DOCX) |
2024–27 Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) Local Educational Agencies Request for Applications |
| Attachment 1 (PDF) | 2024–27 EHCY Letter of Intent |
| Attachment 2 (PDF) | 2024–27 EHCY Application Fact Sheet |
| Attachment 3 (PDF) | 2024–27 EHCY Assurances and Required Signatures |
| Attachment 4 (XLSX) | 2024–27 EHCY Budget Request |
| Webinar Presentation (PPTX) | Slides used in the presentation dated December 5, 2023 |
Certifications and Assurances
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
General Assurances & Certifications |
Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA). |
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