Federal Grant Award Summary

Gracemont Public Schools received a $337,064 Project Grant award from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid program (CFDA 84.041, Section 7003) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to compensate the school district for the impact of federal activities on its local tax base and student population. Under Section 7003 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the funding supports districts enrolling significant numbers of federally connected children—those living on federal property or with parents employed on federal property or on active military duty. The award enables Gracemont High School to maintain and enhance educational services that might otherwise be constrained by reduced local revenue due to federal land acquisition or the presence of federal installations within the district.

The Impact Aid program operates on statutory formulas to distribute funds to eligible local educational agencies, with payment amounts computed annually based on congressional appropriations. Gracemont Public Schools' award supports the school's ability to deliver comprehensive K-12 educational services, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, and technology integration, while serving a student population significantly affected by federal presence in the community.