Big Pine Unified School District

Big Pine Unified School District is a local government educational entity located in Bishop, California, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2010 and valid through May 2026. As a U.S. local government and school district, the organization serves the educational needs of students in a rural California community. The district is primarily engaged in receiving federal grants to support comprehensive K-12 educational services, with a focus on supporting rural and potentially economically challenged student populations.

The district has consistently received federal grant awards from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, primarily through two key programs: the Small, Rural School Achievement Program and the Impact Aid Program. These grants, totaling approximately $371,702 in recent awards, support a wide range of educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. Additionally, the district has received sub-grant awards from the Department of Education California, with specific objectives such as improving teaching and learning in high-poverty schools and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Impact Aid Program grants are particularly notable, providing financial assistance to local educational agencies affected by federal activities like federal land presence or military installations that reduce the local tax base. These federal funding mechanisms enable Big Pine Unified School District to maintain and enhance its educational infrastructure and services for students in a challenging rural environment.