Project Grant S041B264127

The Okmulgee Board of Education received a $189,803 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 funding supports the maintenance and enhancement of comprehensive K-12 educational services for the Okmulgee school district, which qualifies for assistance due to the presence of federally connected children living on or near Indian lands and/or with parents employed on federal property. The grant provides financial assistance to offset the reduced local tax base resulting from federal land presence, enabling the district to sustain general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, and technology integration.

The Impact Aid Program specifically targets local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities, such as those serving Native American reservations or military-connected populations. By providing these federal funds, the program helps ensure that eligible school districts maintain educational service levels comparable to districts with stable tax bases, thereby supporting educational opportunities for students in the Okmulgee area, particularly the substantial American Indian student population served by the district.