Modernizing military-connected school facilities

The Department of Defense Education Activity awarded $8.5 million to Burkburnett Independent School District on July 27, 2026, under the Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools program (CFDA 12.556). The award funds modernization of military-connected school facilities in Burkburnett, Texas, with performance through July 26, 2031. The grant supports local education agencies serving schools with 10 percent or greater military-dependent student enrollment, addressing the academic, social, and emotional needs of highly mobile military-connected students. Burkburnett ISD, located in Burkburnett, Texas, operates five campuses and serves a significant military-connected population. The district qualifies as an eligible recipient based on its military-connected student demographics and prior demonstrated capacity to implement federally funded programs, including previous competitive awards from DoDEA totaling over $2.1 million for curriculum development and academic enrichment initiatives.