Biden Administration Allocated Over $1 Billion to DEI Grants Since 2021, Report Finds

A watchdog group claims the Department of Education prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives over academic performance improvements.

The Department of Education reportedly awarded 229 grants totaling over $1 billion for DEI-related programs across 42 states and Washington, D.C., since 2021.
Funding was distributed across three main categories: $490 million for race-based hiring, $343 million for general DEI programming, and $170 million for DEI-focused mental health training.
Critics argue the funds benefited universities, administrators, and consultants rather than addressing declining student academic performance.
Examples of DEI grants include $4 million for a restorative justice program and $38,000 for equity consultant training and materials in Michigan schools.
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to dismantle the Department of Education, a move requiring Congressional approval, as part of broader government efficiency reforms.