Impact aid program, title VII, section 7002

The Custer School District 16-1 was awarded a $673,977 Project Grant on March 25, 2025 under the U.S. Department of Education's Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041). This federal grant program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) adversely affected by federal activities, such as the acquisition of real property, that reduces their local tax base.

The funding supports a range of educational initiatives for Custer School District 16-1, including special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. Additionally, the district receives numerous sub-grants from the South Dakota Department of Education, such as Title I, Title IIA REAP, Title IV, IDEA Flow-Through, National School Lunch Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and School Improvement grants, further expanding the comprehensive educational services delivered to federally connected students in the region.