Impact aid program, title VII, section 7002

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Redwater Independent School District $302,862 under the Impact Aid Program, Title VII, Section 7002 (CFDA 84.041) on October 1, 2025.

The award provides financial assistance to offset the impact of federal property acquisition on the district's tax base. Under Section 7002 of the statute, Impact Aid compensates school districts where the federal government has acquired 10 percent or more of assessed real property valuation since 1938, reducing local property tax revenue available to fund education. Redwater Independent School District, based in Redwater, Texas, is eligible as a local educational agency serving students in a district affected by such federal activities.

The award runs through September 30, 2031, with performance at Redwater, Texas. Payments under Impact Aid are computed annually on a statutory formula basis and prorated if appropriations are insufficient. The district must retain records supporting the payment amount for three years after the last payment for each fiscal year. The program is subject to 2 CFR Subpart F audit requirements, and the Department may conduct mail-in or on-site reviews to verify application data.