Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $926,094 Project Grant under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) to the Heart Butte School District 1 in Heart Butte, MT. The grant funding will support the district's core K-12 educational operations and services for students, including Native American students, from November 16, 2023 through September 30, 2029. The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies affected by federal activities, such as the presence of tax-exempt federal land or military installations, to enable them to maintain comprehensive educational programs. Heart Butte School District 1 is also classified as a Minority Institution and has received over $8M in Impact Aid grants and $300K in Indian Education Formula Grants from 2020-2029 to support its educational initiatives. The district has also served as a sub-grantee for supplemental educational programs administered by the Montana Office of Public Instruction.