Federal Project Grant Summary

The Neshoba County School District received a $660,260 Project Grant award from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This award supports comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district located in Philadelphia, Mississippi, which qualifies for Impact Aid assistance due to the presence of federally connected children in its jurisdiction. The funding enables the district to maintain and enhance general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition services, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration initiatives that would otherwise be constrained by reduced local tax base due to federal activities and properties within the district.

The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies adversely affected by federal activities, particularly those with significant federal land presence or military installations. Neshoba County School District's eligibility under Section 7003 indicates the district serves a meaningful population of federally connected children—those residing on federal property including Native American lands or having parents employed on federal property or in active uniformed service. The multi-year funding period reflects the sustained nature of Impact Aid support, enabling the district to implement stable, long-term educational programs and maintain service continuity for its student population.