Federal Grant Award Summary

Kadoka Area School District 35-2 received a Project Grant award of $413,579.00 from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041, Title VII, Section 7003) effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2031. This award provides financial assistance to support comprehensive K-12 educational services in the school district, which qualifies for Impact Aid funding due to the presence of federally connected children living on or near federal property, including Indian lands, and/or children with parents employed on federal property or serving in the uniformed services. The funding is designed to offset the reduced local tax base resulting from federal land presence in the Kadoka, South Dakota region.

The Impact Aid Program funds will support critical educational functions including general instruction, special education, English language learning services, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. These services are delivered directly to students in the district, with particular emphasis on supporting the educational needs of federally connected populations. The six-year funding period reflects the sustained commitment to maintaining educational quality in areas economically impacted by federal activities and military presence.