Federal Grant Award Summary

The Carlisle Area School District received a Project Grant award of $232,226.00 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, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services in a school district adversely affected by federal activities that reduce the local tax base. The Impact Aid Program, Section 7003, specifically targets local educational agencies (LEAs) where at least three percent or 400 eligible federally connected children in average daily attendance live on federal property, including Indian lands, or have a parent employed on federal property or serving on active duty in the uniformed services.

Under this award, Carlisle Area School District will utilize funding to maintain and enhance educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learner services, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The district's participation in this multi-year award demonstrates the federal government's commitment to supporting educational equity and operational sustainability in communities with significant federal presence or impact. Funds are distributed according to the statutory formula established under the Impact Aid Program, with records retention requirements of three years following the final payment for each fiscal year.