The U.S. Department of Education has awarded a $398,372 Formula Grant under the Rural Education Achievement Program (CFDA 84.358), also known as the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) Program. This grant is designed to provide financial assistance to rural local educational agencies (LEAs) to address unique educational challenges and improve the quality of teaching and learning in small, geographically isolated school districts.
The grant funding is being distributed by the South Dakota Department of Education (Deca) to sub-grantees, including the Oglala Lakota County School District, Sisseton School District 54-2, and Todd County School District 66-1. These local school districts will use the funds to enhance their educational infrastructure, instructional resources, and academic support systems, tailored to the specific needs of their rural student populations. The sub-awards range from approximately $3,000 to $49,000 and have a standard performance period from July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
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