Federal Grant Award Summary

Academy School District #20 in Colorado Springs, Colorado received a $1.81 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 award supports the district's K-12 educational services across its 36 schools serving over 25,000 students, addressing the reduced local tax base resulting from federal military installations and land presence in the region. The funding enables the district to maintain and enhance comprehensive educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language acquisition services, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration.

As a school district significantly impacted by federal activities, Academy School District #20 leverages Impact Aid funding to support diverse student populations including English language learners, students with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged students. The district's demonstrated capacity for federal grant management—evidenced by its receipt of over $4.3 million in Impact Aid funding across fiscal years 2024-2026 and numerous sub-grants from federal programs such as Title I, Title II, Title III, IDEA, and American Rescue Plan initiatives—positions it to effectively deploy these resources toward sustaining educational quality and equity in a military-impacted community.