Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Zuni Public School District $10.067 million under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003) on October 1, 2025.

The award funds educational services for the Zuni community, with emphasis on supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students. The district will deliver comprehensive K–12 education including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, and technology integration. Impact Aid replaces lost local revenue resulting from the tax-exempt status of Federal property within the district's boundaries; Section 7003 eligibility is based on the enrollment of federally connected children living on Federal property, including Indian lands, or having a parent employed on Federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The award runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031, with place of performance in Zuni, New Mexico. Payments are made annually according to statutory formula; the district must retain records supporting its payment amounts for three years after the final payment for each fiscal year. An administrative law hearing is available to the district if adversely affected by any action of the Secretary.