Federal Grant Award Summary

The Andes Central School District received a $2.82 million Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for the Lake Andes, South Dakota school district, which serves a student population significantly impacted by federal activities and Indian lands. Under Impact Aid Section 7003, the district qualifies for assistance due to the presence of federally connected children—those residing on federal property, including Indian lands, or having parents employed on federal property or serving in the uniformed services—representing at least three percent of total average daily attendance (ADA).

The funding supports a broad range of educational initiatives essential to maintaining educational services in this federally impacted community, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration. The district's eligibility under Section 7003 reflects its role as a critical educational provider for students with federal connections, with the grant funds compensating for reduced local tax revenue resulting from federal land presence and enabling the district to deliver comprehensive educational programming through the extended six-year performance period.