Modernizing military-connected school facilities

The Department of Defense Education Activity awarded FT SAM Houston Independent School District $560,405 on July 29, 2026, under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556).

The district will use the funding to support academic, social, and emotional services for military-connected students in its community. FT SAM Houston ISD, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, serves a student population with significant federal connections near Fort Sam Houston military installation. The award carries a five-year period of performance through July 28, 2031, with place of performance in Texas.

The DoDEA Educational Partnership Grant Program provides resources to local education agencies serving highly mobile military-connected students. Awards are made to districts on behalf of eligible schools where at least ten percent of enrollment consists of military-dependent students. Selection decisions weigh implementation plan, evaluation plan, needs assessment, goals and outcomes, and budget and sustainability, along with peer review scores and applicant performance history.