Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Santa Rosa County School District $622,006 through the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This Project Grant provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services in Santa Rosa County, Florida, an area where federal activities have reduced the local tax base. Under Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program, the funding specifically supports districts enrolling federally connected children—those living on federal property or having parents employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services—who constitute at least 3 percent of average daily attendance or a minimum of 400 students.

The Impact Aid funding enables Santa Rosa County School District to maintain and enhance educational programming including general instruction, special education, English language learner support, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, and technology integration. These services address the educational needs of military-connected and federally impacted student populations, helping the district offset revenue loss attributable to federal land acquisition and federal employment within its jurisdiction. The award represents ongoing federal support for the district's commitment to educational equity and student achievement across its K-12 system.