Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Quinton School District a Project Grant of $109,220 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to replace lost local property tax revenue resulting from federal activities that reduce the school district's tax base. Specifically, the funding supports Quinton Public Schools' operations in Quinton, Oklahoma, where the presence of federally connected children—those living on federal property, including Indian lands, or having a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services—has created a financial burden on the local educational agency (LEA) by exempting federal property from local property taxation.

The Impact Aid Program delivers ongoing annual payments computed on a statutory formula basis to eligible LEAs to ensure adequate funding for educational services despite reduced local tax revenues. These funds enable Quinton School District to maintain comprehensive educational programs, including support for diverse student populations and rural school initiatives, demonstrating the program's role in sustaining educational quality in federally affected communities.