Federal Grant Award Summary

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Lee County Board of Education a Project Grant of $111,421.00 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), Title VII, Section 7003, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services in the Lee County School District, located in Opelika, Alabama, which has been adversely affected by federal activities that reduce the local tax base. Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program specifically targets school districts where at least three percent or 400 of the total student population in average daily attendance consists of federally connected children—students who live on federal property or have a parent employed on federal property or on active duty in the uniformed services.

The funding supports the district's core educational mission and operational needs, including general instruction, special education services, English language learner programs, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The six-year performance period reflects the Impact Aid Program's commitment to providing sustained financial support to school districts impacted by federal land acquisition and federal employment, enabling Lee County School District to maintain stable educational services and enhance academic achievement and student support across multiple educational priorities.