Project Grant S041B265192

The San Juan School District received an $8.73 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Section 7003) effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive kindergarten through twelfth grade educational services for federally connected students, including Native American children residing on federal property or with parents employed on federal property. The funding enables the district to deliver general academic instruction, special education services, English language learning programs, school nutrition initiatives, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration to address the unique cultural and academic needs of its student population in Blanding, Utah.

The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies adversely affected by reduced local tax bases due to federal activities. Section 7003 eligibility is based on the enrollment of at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance. Through this award, San Juan School District maintains educational quality and infrastructure while serving a significant population of Native American students, supporting both academic achievement aligned with state standards and the preservation of indigenous language and cultural heritage.