Federal Grant Award Summary: Impact Aid Program

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Northport Public School District a Project Grant of $158,338 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to replace lost local property tax revenue resulting from federal activities affecting the school district's tax base. Under Section 7003 of the program, Northport Public School District qualifies for funding based on the presence of federally connected children—those living on federal property or having a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services—who comprise at least three percent or 400 students in average daily attendance.

The funding supports the district's delivery of comprehensive K-12 educational services in Northport, Michigan, enabling the maintenance and enhancement of critical educational programs including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. By offsetting the revenue loss from tax-exempt federal property, the Impact Aid award allows the district to sustain these educational initiatives for the federally connected student population and the broader school community served by the district.