Federal Grant Award Summary

Union Pines High School received a $623,088 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), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. The funding supports athletic facilities and programming initiatives, enabling the school to improve sports infrastructure, acquire new athletic equipment, and enhance the overall athletic experience for its student population. As a local educational agency (LEA) affected by federal activities through the presence of federally connected children, Union Pines High School qualifies under Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program, which provides financial assistance to school districts where at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance live on federal property or have a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The Impact Aid Program replaces lost local revenue that would otherwise be available to LEAs to fund education, compensating for property tax exemptions on federal lands and the financial burden of educating federally connected children. This six-year award demonstrates the school's ongoing federal support for sustaining and expanding its athletic infrastructure and student programming initiatives. Union Pines High School has established a consistent pattern of receiving Impact Aid Project Grants since 2022, reflecting its continued eligibility and demonstrated need for federal assistance.