Project Grant S041A263547

The Graham County Board of Education received a $389,786 Project Grant award from the 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 comprehensive K-12 educational services in Robbinsville, North Carolina, addressing the reduction in local tax base resulting from federal land acquisition within the district. The award enables the board to maintain and enhance core educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration.

The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities, particularly those with significant federal land presence that diminishes local revenue capacity. Graham County Board of Education qualifies under Section 7002 of the program, which assists school districts where the Federal Government has acquired 10 percent or more of assessed real property valuation since 1938. The six-year funding period reflects the program's commitment to sustaining educational operations in federally impacted districts, with the board responsible for maintaining records supporting the payment amount for three years after the final fiscal year payment, in accordance with program regulations.