School Supplies Grant Delayed to September | Trinidad and Tobago News

School supply grants are finally on track to begin payouts around September 2nd after a delay that left parents anxious—originally expected mid-August. With over 45,000 applications reviewed and final verification underway to protect public funds, the Ministry of Education is prioritizing accuracy over speed. The program, funded with $20 million, targets families earning $7,500 or less monthly and offers varying amounts based on student grade level, including special book allocations for Form Two students using laptops. Applications surged this year, submitted between June and July, and parents can track status via the Ministry’s online portal and email updates. While the delay is frustrating, officials assure the rollout is progressing as planned—with more distribution details to follow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9a476d723145d2ef