Federal Grant Award Summary

Newport Public Schools received a $478,270 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) on October 1, 2025. This award is authorized under Title VII, Section 7003 of the Impact Aid program and extends through September 30, 2031. The Impact Aid program provides financial assistance to school districts affected by federal activities, specifically compensating local educational agencies (LEAs) for lost tax revenue resulting from the presence of federally connected children—those living on federal property or having a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The grant supports Newport Public Schools' core educational operations and services to its military-connected student population on Aquidneck Island in Newport, Rhode Island. Consistent with the Impact Aid program's statutory formula-based approach, these funds help replace lost local property tax revenue, enabling the school district to maintain educational services and support systems for eligible federally connected students. This award aligns with Newport Public Schools' demonstrated commitment to serving its diverse student population, including military-connected families and high-need communities across multiple curricular and support areas.