Federal Grant Award Summary

Alma School District 2 received a $143,188 Project Grant 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 award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services in Alma, Nebraska, a rural school district serving approximately 285 students. The funding is designated to offset the reduced local tax base resulting from federal property acquisition in the district, enabling the district to maintain and enhance educational infrastructure and instructional quality in its community.

The grant supports a broad range of educational services and operational needs, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration. As a small, rural school district eligible for Impact Aid assistance under Section 7002 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Alma School District 2 will utilize these federal funds to strengthen its capacity to deliver quality educational programming despite the constraints of a reduced property tax base caused by federal land acquisitions.