Federal Grant Award Summary

Durant School District 72 received a $207,512 Project Grant award 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, through September 30, 2031. This award supports the district's ability to maintain and enhance comprehensive K-12 educational services in Durant, Oklahoma, where the district's tax base has been reduced due to federal land presence and Native American reservation lands. The funding enables the district to continue delivering core educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher professional development, and technology integration.

The Impact Aid Program award recognizes Durant School District 72's enrollment of federally connected children—those residing on federal or Indian lands and/or having parents employed on federal property or in the uniformed services. By providing direct federal assistance, this grant allows the district to compensate for lost local tax revenue and support its diverse student population, particularly American Indian and Alaska Native students, ensuring equitable access to high-quality public education and targeted academic and cultural programming throughout the six-year performance period.