Federal Grant Award Summary

Todd County School District 66-1 received a Project Grant award of $15.2 million from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district located in Mission, South Dakota, which serves a predominantly Native American student population on federal Indian lands. The funding enables the district to maintain and enhance educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration.

The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities that reduce the local tax base. Todd County School District 66-1 qualifies under Section 7003 of Title VII, ESEA, as a district where a significant percentage of federally connected children—those living on federal property including Indian lands or with parents employed on federal property—are enrolled in average daily attendance. Through its federal grant portfolio, the district demonstrates a comprehensive approach to supporting educational outcomes and cultural responsiveness for its American Indian and Alaska Native student community while addressing the unique fiscal challenges posed by federal land presence within its service area.