Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Darlington School District $203,494 through the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This Project Grant provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district located in El Reno, Oklahoma, which has experienced a reduced local tax base due to federal land presence in the area. The funding enables the district to maintain and enhance educational programming, including general instruction, special education services, English language learner support, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration.

Under the Impact Aid Program, the district qualifies for support under Section 7003 based on the enrollment of federally connected children—defined as students who live on federal property or have parents employed on federal property or in active uniformed service. The six-year award period supports the district's ongoing efforts to deliver equitable educational opportunities and maintain operational stability despite the reduced revenue from the federal acquisition of real property within the district's jurisdiction.