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Response Programs

Discretionary grants to support recovery from natural disasters and emergency situations.

Learn more about discretionary available to state and local educational agencies and institutions of higher learning to assist with recovery from the impacts of natural disasters or emergency situations.

Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Learning

Awards grants for emergency assistance to eligible IHEs affected by hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.

Defraying Costs of Enrolling Displaced Students Program

Provides funds to institutions of higher education (IHEs) to help defray the unexpected expenses associated with enrolling displaced students

School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV)

Funds short-term education-related services for LEAs and IHEs to help them recover from a violent or traumatic event; or natural disaster.

COVID-19 Grants

Learn about grant programs created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Page Last Reviewed:
June 15, 2026