Modernizing military-connected school facilities

The Department of Defense Education Activity awarded $2,358,774 to the Board of Education of Calvert County Inc. (doing business as Calvert County Public Schools) on July 29, 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 Maryland through September 28, 2031. Calvert County Public Schools serves as the recipient on behalf of eligible schools within its district that maintain 10 percent or greater military-dependent student enrollment. The DoDEA Educational Partnership Grant Program provides resources for local education agencies to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of highly mobile military-connected students. Award selection was based on peer review using weighted evaluation criteria: implementation plan, evaluation plan, needs assessment, goals and outcomes, and budget and sustainability, along with assessment of applicant risk, performance history, and implementation capacity. The district is an established recipient of federal educational funding across multiple programs including Impact Aid, Head Start, Title I Part A, Title IIA teacher professional development, IDEA services, and American Rescue Plan grants.