Project Grant S041A266513

Federal Grant Award Summary

Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation received a $263,786 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid program (CFDA 84.041, Section 7002) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to replace lost local property tax revenue for the Columbus, Indiana school district, which has experienced federal acquisition of real property representing 10 percent or more of the district's assessed valuation since 1938. The Impact Aid program addresses the financial burden placed on local educational agencies (LEAs) when federally acquired property is exempt from local property taxation, thereby reducing the primary source of revenue available to support K-12 instruction.

The funds support Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation's comprehensive educational services, including core K-12 instruction, special education programming, and English language learning services for eligible student populations. Payments under this award are computed using the statutory Impact Aid formula and distributed annually to eligible LEAs nationwide. The recipient is required to maintain records supporting the payment amount for three years after the final fiscal year payment and may be subject to federal mail-in or on-site reviews to verify application data and compliance with program regulations.