Federal Grant Award Summary

Bernalillo Public Schools received a $7.8 million Project Grant under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) 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 designed to address the financial impact of federal activities on the school district's tax base, with particular emphasis on serving the school's significant Native American student population living on or connected to federal Indian lands.

The funding enables Bernalillo Public Schools to deliver a broad range of educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. These services are specifically designed to help federally connected and Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining cultural identity and preserving heritage. The six-year grant period reflects the Impact Aid Program's commitment to providing sustained financial assistance to local educational agencies in areas where federal land presence has reduced the traditional tax base necessary to fund educational operations.