Forrest county AHS CTE expansion project

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Forrest County Agricultural High School District $700,000 on July 13, 2026, under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects program (CFDA 84.215) for the Forrest County AHS CTE Expansion Project.

The award supports expansion of career and technical education at Forrest County Agricultural High School. Performance extends from July 13, 2026, through July 13, 2031, with place of performance in Brooklyn, Mississippi. The program funds high-quality projects designed to improve literacy skills and educational outcomes for students in high-need local educational agencies and schools, including developing or enhancing school library programs, supporting early literacy services, and distributing books and reading materials to increase student engagement and performance.