Altoona Midway USD 38

Altoona Midway USD 38 is a U.S. local government school district registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since November 2009, with current registration valid until August 27, 2025. As a public education entity serving the Altoona community in Kansas, the district primarily receives federal grants to support educational programming and infrastructure. The school district's federal grant awards are predominantly focused on supporting rural and low-income educational initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities in a smaller community setting.

The school district has consistently received federal grants, most notably the Small, Rural School Achievement Program from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, which has been awarded annually from 2021 to 2025. Additionally, Altoona Midway USD 38 has received numerous sub-awards from the Kansas State Department of Education, including Title I Low Income grants, 21st Century grants, block grants, and COVID-related relief funds such as ESSER II and ESSER III. These grants have supported diverse educational objectives, including after-school learning centers, special education programs, low-income student education, and pandemic-related educational support. The variety of grant awards underscores the district's comprehensive approach to addressing educational needs, particularly for underserved and economically disadvantaged student populations, with a focus on creating additional learning opportunities and maintaining educational infrastructure during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.