Federal Grant Award Summary

Newkirk School District 125 received a $164,441 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, Title VII, Section 7003) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district, which qualifies for Impact Aid funding due to the presence of federally connected children—those living on federal property or having parents employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services. The funding is designed to offset the reduced local tax base that results from federal land presence, enabling the district to maintain and enhance educational programs in Newkirk, Oklahoma.

The grant supports a broad range of educational services and student programs, including general instruction, special education, English language learning support, school nutrition programs, and technology integration. By providing direct federal funding to supplement local revenues, the Impact Aid Program enables Newkirk School District 125 to deliver equitable educational opportunities and services to its student population without being adversely affected by the federal property's impact on the district's taxable assessment base.