Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The North Slope Borough School District (NSBSD) in Utqiagvik, Alaska received a $2.86 million Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This six-year award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the district's predominantly Alaska Native student population in a remote region where federal land presence significantly impacts the local tax base.

The funding supports a range of educational services including culturally responsive instruction, indigenous language preservation, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. As a Section 7003 eligible recipient, NSBSD qualifies for Impact Aid assistance due to the enrollment of federally connected children living on or near federal property, including Indian lands. The district's receipt of this and multiple supplementary federal grants demonstrates the comprehensive, culturally-sensitive educational support model employed to serve its unique student population while maintaining academic standards.