Federal Grant Award Summary

Harnett County Schools received a $869,457 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), Title VII, Section 7003, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031. This award supports the district's educational operations in Lillington, North Carolina, where the presence of federally connected students—those living on federal property or having parents employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services—has created a need for enhanced educational resources. The funding enables Harnett County Schools to maintain and expand comprehensive K-12 educational services to its student population.

The award funds a range of educational services and programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition services, career and technical education, teacher training and professional development, and technology integration. As a local educational agency significantly impacted by federal activities, Harnett County Schools utilizes these Impact Aid funds to offset reduced local tax revenue and sustain critical educational programs for its federally connected student population, with particular emphasis on military-connected students who represent a substantial portion of the district's enrollment.