Coahoma County School District

Coahoma County School District is a local government school district located in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and has been registered to receive federal awards since March 2006. The district serves as a recipient of federal grant funding to support educational programs and school safety initiatives. Through its federal grant awards, Coahoma County School District receives funding to enhance educational services, improve school security, and support student welfare across its schools and communities.

The district has demonstrated consistent participation in multiple federal grant programs, receiving both direct prime grants and sub-awards channeled through the Mississippi Department of Education. Most notably, the district was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program, with a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028, to implement evidence-based security programs including coordination with local law enforcement, officer training, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors, and emergency notification systems. Beyond school safety, the district receives substantial sub-award funding for educational support programs including Title I Part A Basic Grants for disadvantaged students, Title II Part A Grants supporting effective instruction and teacher professional development, Title IV Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants, and Title V Rural and Low-Income Schools funding. Additionally, the district administers Child Nutrition Program (CNP) sub-awards including CNP Block consolidated grants, CNP Cash in Lieu, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, as well as special education funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for both preschool and K-12 grants to states. The district also previously received emergency relief funding through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund and the American Rescue Plan, demonstrating its role in serving vulnerable student populations and maintaining educational continuity during periods of crisis.