Federal Grant Award Summary

The Clay County Board of Education (operating as Clay County School System) received a $141,072 Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district, which qualifies for Impact Aid funding due to the federal acquisition of real property within its jurisdiction that reduces the local tax base. The funding is designated to help maintain and enhance general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration services.

In addition to this direct award, the Clay County School System leverages substantial federal funding through sub-awards from the Georgia Department of Education across multiple federal initiatives, including Title I-A for disadvantaged student achievement, IDEA Sections 611 and 619 for special education, Title II-A for teacher quality, and ESSER/ARP pandemic recovery funds. The district also administers nutrition programs and specialized initiatives supporting rural education, literacy, and services for homeless students, demonstrating comprehensive utilization of federal resources to enhance educational quality across all grade levels within the region.