Impact aid program, title VII, section 7002

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $1,108,695.00 Project Grant under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) to the Sierra Sands School Financing Corporation, doing business as the Sierra Sands Unified School District, located in Ridgecrest, California. This 5-year grant, with a period of performance from February 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029, provides funding to support a range of essential K-12 educational services for the district, including special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career/technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. As a sub-grantee, the district also participates in numerous other federal education programs administered through the California Department of Education, covering areas such as improving teacher quality, supporting high-poverty schools, special education, career and technical education, and English language proficiency.