Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Polson School District 23 a Project Grant of $287,219 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for a school district serving a significant Native American student population in Polson, Montana. The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) adversely affected by federal activities, particularly those with substantial Native American reservations that reduce the local tax base and create funding challenges.

Under this award, Polson School District 23 will deliver culturally relevant academic instruction, special education services, English language learning programs, school nutrition services, career and technical education, teacher training initiatives, and technology integration to support its diverse student body. The funding specifically addresses Section 7003 eligibility criteria, which assist districts where federally connected children (including those residing on Indian lands) comprise at least three percent or 400 students in average daily attendance. The district's demonstrated track record managing federal grants from multiple agencies positions it to effectively deploy these funds toward addressing the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of Native American students throughout the performance period.