Project Grant S041B260213

Federal Grant Award Summary: Gila Bend Unified School District

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) awarded Gila Bend Unified School District $250,625.00 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) on October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2031. This Project Grant provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services in a school district adversely affected by federal activities that reduce the local tax base. The Impact Aid Program, authorized under Title VII, Section 7003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), specifically supports local educational agencies (LEAs) where at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance reside on federal property, including Indian lands, or have parents employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The awarded funds enable Gila Bend Unified School District to maintain and enhance educational programming across multiple service areas, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The district serves a rural and Native American student population in Gila Bend, Arizona, and leverages Impact Aid funding in conjunction with other federal initiatives to address educational challenges and support students with varying academic, behavioral, and developmental needs. Funds are obligated based on the statutory formula prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education, with the district maintaining required records to support payment amounts for three years after the last payment for each fiscal year.