Project Grant S041A261321

Lincoln County School District received a $244,295 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This funding supports the district's comprehensive K-12 educational services in Lincolnton, Georgia, an area where federal land acquisition has reduced the local tax base. The grant enables the district to maintain and enhance educational offerings including general instruction, special education, English language learning services, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher training and professional development, and technology integration across its school system.

The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities, such as federal property acquisition or military installations that diminish local tax revenue. Lincoln County School District qualifies for this assistance based on the aggregate assessed valuation of federally acquired real property within the district, allowing the district to sustain quality educational services for its student population despite reduced local funding capacity.