Federal Grant Award Summary

The Town of Kittery, Maine received a $524,317 Project Grant from the 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 support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the town's school district, which has experienced a reduced local tax base due to federal activities, specifically the presence of military installations in the area. The funding supports eligible federally connected children in average daily attendance, enabling the maintenance and enhancement of educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration.

The Impact Aid Program assistance is designed to help local educational agencies (LEAs) offset revenue losses resulting from federal land acquisition and military presence that diminish the district's property tax base. The six-year performance period reflects the program's sustained commitment to ensuring that educationally disadvantaged districts maintain robust K-12 services despite constrained local revenue sources. This award aligns with the town's existing Impact Aid funding history and represents continued federal support for maintaining educational quality in areas adversely affected by federal operations.