Project Grant S041A267025

Hill City School District 51-2 received a Project Grant award of $441,031 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 supports the district's K-12 educational operations in Hill City, South Dakota, an area where federal land acquisition has reduced the local tax base. The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) adversely affected by federal activities, enabling Hill City School District 51-2 to maintain comprehensive educational services that would otherwise be constrained by reduced property tax revenue.

The funding supports the delivery of general instruction, special education, English language learning services, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher training initiatives, and technology integration across the district's schools. As a recurring Impact Aid Program recipient, Hill City School District 51-2 utilizes this federal assistance to sustain educational services and address fiscal challenges resulting from federal land presence within its jurisdiction. The six-year project period aligns with the district's ongoing federal funding cycle, which has included consistent annual allocations throughout recent years.