Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Winnebago Public Schools District 17 $7.916 million on October 1, 2025, under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), Section 7003, with a final completion date of September 30, 2031.

Impact Aid provides financial assistance to school districts where the presence of federally connected children and federal property reduce local tax bases and revenue available for education. Winnebago Public Schools serves students living on federal property, including Indian lands, and children with parents employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services. The program replaces lost local revenue that would otherwise finance education for these children.

The award funds educational operations and services in Winnebago, Nebraska. Performance spans the six-year period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This is a Project Grant, an assistance type distinct from procurement contracting. Payments under Impact Aid are computed using a statutory formula and made annually to eligible LEAs; payments are prorated if appropriations prove insufficient. The district must retain records supporting its payment amount for three years after the final payment for each fiscal year.