Federal Project Grant Summary

Harlem School District 12 received a $1.54 million Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) project grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for the rural school district located in Harlem, Montana, which serves a significant Native American student population. The funding addresses the district's reduced local tax base resulting from substantial federal land presence in the region and assists in offsetting financial challenges associated with operating schools in areas with limited assessed property valuation.

The grant provides resources for delivering a range of educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, and targeted academic initiatives. These services are delivered across the district's two schools—Harlem Elementary School and Harlem JR SR High School—with particular emphasis on addressing the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of Native American students. The Impact Aid Program designation under Section 7003 recognizes that the district qualifies based on the presence of federally connected children living on or working on federal property, enabling the district to maintain educational service quality despite the tax base limitations created by federal land holdings.