Federal Grant Award Summary

Kelliher School District 36 received a $918,284 Project Grant award from the 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 comprehensive K-12 educational services for the school district located in Kelliher, Minnesota, a rural area affected by federal land acquisition that has reduced the local tax base. The Impact Aid Program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) experiencing adverse effects from federal activities, including federal land presence and Native American reservations, enabling districts to maintain educational programming despite diminished local tax revenue.

The funding supports a broad range of educational services and initiatives, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. Kelliher School District 36 qualifies for assistance under Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program, which targets LEAs where at least three percent or 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance reside on federal property, including Indian lands, or have parents employed on federal property or serving on active duty in the uniformed services. The six-year project period enables the district to sustain and enhance educational programming for its rural and Native American student populations.