Project Grant S041B260275

Window Rock Unified School District 8 received a $15.9 million Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district located in Fort Defiance, Arizona, which serves a predominantly Native American student population in a region significantly impacted by federal land presence and activities.

The funding supports a broad range of educational initiatives including general academic instruction, special education services, English language learning programs, school nutrition services, career and technical education, teacher training and professional development, and technology integration. The district utilizes Impact Aid Program resources to maintain and enhance educational services in areas where the local tax base has been reduced due to federal acquisition of real property and the presence of Indian lands. Additionally, the district develops specialized programs such as the Exceptional Student Service Program, which provides targeted support for students with disabilities while incorporating culturally sensitive academic approaches designed to help Native American students meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.