Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Watersmeet Township School District $356,586 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003) on October 1, 2025.

The Impact Aid program provides financial assistance to school districts affected by federal activities. Section 7003 eligibility targets districts where at least three percent or 400 of the total number of eligible federally connected children in average daily attendance live on federal property including Indian lands and/or have a parent who works on federal property or is on active duty in the uniformed services. Watersmeet Township School District, located in Watersmeet, Michigan, serves a rural community with a significant population of federally connected children, including those from military families and Native American communities. The district holds status as a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

The award obligates $356,586 with a period of performance from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031. Payments under Impact Aid 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.