Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Wilburton School District I-1 a Project Grant totaling $124,681.00 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award supports the district's comprehensive K-12 educational services in Wilburton, Oklahoma, a school district significantly impacted by federal activities that reduce its local tax base. The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) with substantial federal land presence or Native American reservations that adversely affect local revenue generation. The funding enables Wilburton High School to maintain and enhance critical educational services, including general instruction, special education support, English language learning, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration.

As a district serving local and Native American communities, Wilburton School District I-1 qualifies under Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program through its enrollment of federally connected children residing on federal or Indian lands and/or having parents employed on federal property or in active uniformed service. The six-year performance period provides sustained funding to address the district's educational needs and support student development across its service area. The award reflects the district's demonstrated track record of effectively managing federal education grants and its commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities to students in a community adversely affected by federal land acquisition.