Daviess County Board Of Education

Daviess County Board of Education, doing business as Daviess County Schools, is a U.S. local government entity and school district headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky. The organization has been registered to receive federal awards since June 2007 and primarily serves the educational needs of Daviess County through its public school system. As a federal grantee, Daviess County Schools focuses on securing funding to enhance school safety, support vulnerable student populations, and procure resources that improve educational outcomes and security infrastructure across its district.

The organization has demonstrated substantial experience managing federal grant awards across multiple priority areas. Most recently, Daviess County Schools received a $499,951 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), which commenced October 1, 2025 and extends through September 30, 2028. This three-year award supports the implementation of evidence-based security programs and technology enhancements, including coordination with local law enforcement, officer training, installation of metal detectors and other security technologies, and deployment of emergency notification systems. Additionally, the school district has received sub-grant awards from Catholic Charities of Louisville Inc. dated September 24, 2024, focused on supporting refugee and Afghan refugee student populations within the school system. The district also received a sub-grant from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture dated March 1, 2023, designated for purchasing allowable food products from local producers, reflecting a commitment to supporting local agriculture while meeting student nutrition needs. Collectively, these awards demonstrate Daviess County Schools' capacity to manage federal funding for school safety, student support services, and community-based procurement initiatives.