Federal Grant Award Summary

The School District of Okaloosa County received a $3.77 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) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to compensate for the adverse fiscal impact of federal military installations on the district's local tax base, consistent with Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program, which supports school districts where a significant percentage of students have parents employed on federal property or serving on active duty in the uniformed services.

The funding supports the delivery of comprehensive K-12 educational services in Okaloosa County, including general instruction, special education, English language learner programs, school nutrition services, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration. As documented in the district's broader federal grant portfolio, the Impact Aid funding complements supplementary support services such as STEM education initiatives, military-connected student programming, Title I services for low-income students, and support for other vulnerable populations. The six-year award period enables sustained educational programming and facility operations in response to the military presence affecting the district's revenue capacity.