Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Lodge Grass High School, a federally recognized Indian tribe providing K-12 public education in Lodge Grass, Montana, $2.32 million on October 1, 2025, under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), a Project Grant.

The award funds supplemental educational services for a primarily Native American student population in a school district where non-taxable Indian lands reduce the local tax base. Lodge Grass High School serves eligible federally connected children living on or adjacent to Federal and tribal property, compensating for the lost local revenue that would otherwise support education in the district.

The funding extends through September 30, 2031. The school uses Impact Aid awards to implement culturally-relevant curricula, develop instructional tools, provide academic supports, and deliver services designed to help students meet state performance standards while building knowledge of Native American languages, cultures, and traditions. Funds support the maintenance of comprehensive academic programs that respect and enhance the cultural identities of students in the community.