Federal Grant Award Summary

Jackson County Board of Education received a $136,554 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award supports Jackson County Public Schools in maintaining and enhancing comprehensive K-12 educational services in Sylva, North Carolina, an area where federal activities have reduced the local tax base. The funding enables the school district to sustain critical educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration for federally connected students residing on federal property or having parents employed on federal property or in active military service.

The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) adversely affected by federal land presence, military installations, or Native American reservations that diminish local tax revenue. As a LEA meeting eligibility criteria under Section 7003 of Title VII (ESEA), Jackson County Public Schools qualifies for assistance where at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance live on federal property or have parents working on federal property or in the uniformed services. This award reflects the Department's commitment to supporting educational equity and continuity in districts where federal activities have created enrollment and revenue challenges.