Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Lodge Grass High School received a $2.17M 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. The award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for a Native American student population in Lodge Grass, Montana. The Impact Aid Program provides supplemental funding to local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities—in this case, the reduced local tax base resulting from non-taxable Indian lands within the school district's jurisdiction.

The grant funds enable Lodge Grass High School to maintain and enhance core educational services, including general classroom instruction, special education programs, English language learning support, school nutrition services, career and technical education, professional development for teachers, and technology integration. Additionally, the funding supports culturally-relevant curriculum development and educational programming specifically designed to serve the school's Native American student population, enabling students to develop academic competencies while gaining knowledge of their languages, cultures, and traditions. This award represents part of the school's broader federal grant portfolio, which also includes Indian Education Grants, collectively ensuring the district can sustain comprehensive academic programs despite fiscal constraints.