Federal Grant Award Summary

Selfridge Junior-Senior High School received a $731,170 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, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for the Selfridge Public School District #8 in Selfridge, North Dakota, a rural community whose local tax base has been adversely affected by federal land presence and activities. The funding enables the school district to maintain and enhance educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, and technology integration, with particular emphasis on serving Native American students and addressing the unique challenges faced by small, rural school districts impacted by federal property acquisition.

The Impact Aid Program provides formula-based financial assistance to local educational agencies where federal activities have reduced local tax revenues. Selfridge JR SR High School qualifies under Section 7003 of the program, which serves districts where at least three percent of total enrollment consists of federally connected children living on federal property or Indian lands, or whose parents work on federal property or are active duty military members. This award represents continued federal support to help the district maintain educational equity and service quality despite reduced local revenue sources.