Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Salamanca City School District $24,018,369 under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) on October 1, 2025.

Salamanca City School District, a local educational agency in Salamanca, New York, is the recipient. The award funds financial assistance to replace local education revenue lost due to the presence of federally connected children in the district and the location of Federal property within the tax base. Under Section 7003 of the program, Impact Aid eligibility is determined when a district enrolls at least three percent or 400 of the total number of eligible federally connected children in average daily attendance who live on Federal property, including Indian lands, or have a parent who works on Federal property or is on active duty in the uniformed services.

The award covers the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2031. Payments are computed on the basis of the statutory formula and made annually to eligible LEAs; payments are prorated if appropriations are insufficient. The district serves a local community with a particular focus on supporting Native American students and addressing the unique cultural and academic needs of Indigenous populations through culturally informed instruction and comprehensive student support services.