Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded South Tama County School District, located in Tama, Iowa, $146,808 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003) on October 1, 2025.

Impact Aid provides financial assistance to school districts where the presence of federally connected children — those living on federal property, including Indian lands, or with a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services — reduces the district's tax base and revenue capacity. Section 7003 assistance flows to districts enrolling at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance. The award funds general educational services, including instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration.

The grant runs through September 30, 2031. Payments are made annually to eligible LEAs on the basis of a statutory formula and are prorated if appropriations are insufficient. The district must retain records supporting its payment amount for three years after the last payment for each fiscal year and remains subject to mail-in or on-site reviews to verify application data.