Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Highland Falls Fort Montgomery School District received a $3.46 million 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 and enhance comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district, which serves a significant population of military-connected students, including dependent children of personnel stationed at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The Impact Aid Program specifically targets local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities that reduce local tax bases; in this case, the district's tax revenue is substantially impacted by the federal military installation presence.

The funded services encompass general instruction, special education, English language learning support, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration. These educational services are designed to maintain educational quality and continuity for the district's student population despite the reduced local tax base resulting from the federal property acquisition. This six-year funding commitment reflects the Department of Education's recognition of the district's critical role in serving military families and demonstrates sustained federal support for LEAs (Local Educational Agencies) significantly affected by military installations.