Federal Project Grant Award Summary

Upper Lake Unified School District received a $313,450 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's 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 the district's ability to maintain and enhance comprehensive K-12 educational services in Upper Lake, California, a rural community where federal land presence has reduced the local tax base. Under Section 7003 of the Impact Aid Program, the district qualifies for assistance based on the enrollment of federally connected children—those residing on federal property or having parents employed on federal property or serving in the uniformed services.

The funding supports general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, and technology integration initiatives. These services address the unique educational and operational challenges faced by local educational agencies serving areas where federal activities have diminished the district's traditional revenue sources. This award represents continued federal support for the district's multi-year commitment to educational excellence and reflects the Impact Aid Program's mission to ensure educational quality in districts adversely affected by federal presence.