Federal Grant Award Summary

Justice School District D 54 received a $256,328 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 tax base and student population. Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program specifically supports local educational agencies (LEAs) enrolling significant numbers of federally connected children—those residing on federal property or with parents employed on federal property or on active military duty. The six-year award period enables the district to maintain and enhance comprehensive K-12 educational services to students in the Wewoka, Oklahoma community.

The funding supports Justice School District D 54's capacity to deliver essential educational programming and services that would otherwise be constrained by reduced local tax revenues attributable to federal land acquisition and the presence of federally connected student populations. As a rural Oklahoma school district, the award enables the LEA to sustain educational quality, support teacher and principal development, and maintain inclusive learning environments for all students, including those with disabilities and those from military-connected families.