Project Grant S041B264681

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Winner School District 59-2 a Project Grant of $503,800 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to the South Dakota-based school district to offset revenue losses resulting from federal activities that reduce the local tax base. Under Section 7003 of Title VII, the district qualifies for support due to the presence of federally connected children living on federal property, including Indian lands, and/or children with parents employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The funding supports the continuation and enhancement of comprehensive K-12 educational services at Winner School District 59-2, including general instruction, special education, English language learner services, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration initiatives. The Impact Aid Program designation underscores the district's status as a local educational agency significantly affected by federal activities, enabling it to maintain educational quality and continuity despite the reduced tax revenue base that results from federal land presence or military-connected populations within its service area.