Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Ignacio School District 11-Jt a Project Grant of $1.79 million under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district located in Ignacio, Colorado, which serves a significant Native American student population on or near federal Indian lands. The Impact Aid Program targets local educational agencies (LEAs) adversely affected by federal activities that reduce local tax revenue, including those with substantial federally connected student populations living on federal property or with parents employed on federal property.

Under this award, Ignacio School District 11-Jt will utilize funding to maintain and enhance educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The six-year project period supports the district's mission of providing equitable educational opportunities in a community where the federal presence significantly impacts local tax base capacity. The district's established track record of managing federal education grants, including prior Indian Education Formula Grants and various Title-funded initiatives, demonstrates its capability to effectively administer this Impact Aid funding for sustained educational benefit.