Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Richmond County Board of Education $459,918 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) as a Project Grant, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district serving Augusta, Georgia, which qualifies for federal funding due to the presence of federal land and military installations that reduce the local tax base. The Impact Aid Program specifically targets local educational agencies (LEAs) where federally connected children—those living on federal property or with parents employed at federal installations—comprise at least 3 percent of average daily attendance.

Under Section 7003 of Title VII of the Education and Secondary Education Act, the funds support the district's educational mission across its 56 schools serving over 32,000 students. The award enables Richmond County Board of Education to maintain and enhance educational infrastructure, instruction, and student services in an area where reduced local tax revenue would otherwise constrain educational capacity. This funding complements the district's broader federal support portfolio, including prior Impact Aid grants and substantial infrastructure grants for educational improvements and technology integration.