The Department of Education Iowa received a $402,966 Formula Grant award under the U.S. Department of Education's Rural Education Achievement Program (CFDA 84.358), specifically the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program. This grant, with a performance period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in rural school districts across Iowa by providing financial assistance to address unique educational challenges faced by small, geographically isolated school systems.
The grant enables the Department of Education Iowa to distribute formula-based sub-awards ranging from approximately $3,000 to $49,000 to local educational agencies (LEAs) in rural areas. These sub-awards support initiatives to enhance rural schools' educational infrastructure, instructional resources, and academic support systems, recognizing the distinct needs and resource constraints of these districts. The Department of Education Iowa's extensive federal grant portfolio includes other major education-focused programs, such as Special Education Grants, Title I funding for high-poverty schools, and Comprehensive Literacy Development projects, which it also sub-awards to local school districts, nonprofits, and educational service providers.
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