Project Grant S041A266536

Federal Grant Award Summary

Pierre School District #32-2 received a $261,194 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 for the district, which qualifies for Impact Aid funding due to the presence of federally connected children and reduced local tax revenue resulting from federal land acquisition. The funding enables the district to enhance general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration across its operations.

The Impact Aid Program award specifically supports Pierre School District #32-2's mission to serve its student population, including a notable focus on American Indian and Alaska Native students. As a local educational agency significantly affected by federal activities, the district utilizes Impact Aid resources to maintain and strengthen educational services that might otherwise be constrained by the diminished tax base. The six-year performance period allows the district to sustain critical educational initiatives and demonstrate commitment to improving academic outcomes and cultural programming for its diverse student population in Pierre, South Dakota.