Big Springs Union Elementary School District

Big Springs Union Elementary School District is a U.S. local government entity located in Montague, California, specifically registered as a school district with a current SAM.gov registration valid until September 25, 2025. Situated in a rural area, the district has consistently received federal grant awards that support educational initiatives for small and rural schools. The district's primary focus appears to be providing elementary education services to students in its local community, with a particular emphasis on supporting educational programs in high-poverty and underserved areas.

The district has been a consistent recipient of the Small, Rural School Achievement Program grants from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, receiving annual formula grants from 2021 through 2025. Additionally, the district has received important sub-grant awards from the California Department of Education focused on critical educational support areas. These sub-grants have included pandemic response efforts related to COVID-19, with awards in April and August 2021 and May 2023 specifically aimed at preventing, preparing for, and responding to the coronavirus pandemic. Other sub-grants have targeted improving teaching and learning in high-poverty schools, with a specific focus on supporting children at risk of failing to meet challenging state academic achievement standards. The consistent pattern of grant awards demonstrates the district's commitment to securing federal funding to enhance educational opportunities and support for students in its rural community.