Federal Grant Award Summary

On October 1, 2025, the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Gardiner School District 4 a Project Grant of $176,138.00 under the Impact Aid program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003). This award, which extends through September 30, 2031, provides financial assistance to replace lost local property tax revenue resulting from federal activities that reduce the district's tax base. Under Section 7003, the district qualifies for Impact Aid support based on the presence of federally connected children—those living on federal property or having a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services—who represent at least three percent or 400 students in average daily attendance.

The funding supports the school district's educational operations in Gardiner, Montana, enabling it to maintain comprehensive K-12 educational services and implement various educational initiatives including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. By compensating for the revenue loss attributable to federal property exemptions from local property taxation, this award helps ensure that Gardiner High School and the broader school district can sustain its educational mission and serve its federally impacted student population effectively.