Dekalb County Board Of Education

Dekalb County Board Of Education is a local school district entity based in Smithville, Tennessee, that serves as a recipient of federal educational funding and support. As a U.S. government entity classified as a school district, the organization provides comprehensive K-12 educational services to its community and receives federal grant awards primarily through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district maintains active registration with SAM.gov and has established itself as a prime recipient of federal grant funding, demonstrating a sustained commitment to leveraging federal resources to support educational operations and student services across all grade levels.

Dekalb County Board Of Education has received substantial federal support through multiple grant mechanisms, with its primary prime grant funding derived from the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) under Title VII, Section 7002, with the most recent award of $155,849 granted on October 1, 2025, for a performance period extending through September 30, 2031. The district also serves as a sub-grantee receiving pass-through funding from the Tennessee Department of Education, which serves as the prime grantee for a diverse portfolio of educational programs. These sub-grant awards support critical educational services including special education instruction for students with disabilities through individualized educational programs, English language learner instruction, career and technical education programs, and professional development initiatives to improve teaching and learning outcomes. The district administers federal nutrition programs through the National School Lunch Program and related meal reimbursement initiatives, operates 21st Century Community Learning Centers for after-school academic enrichment, and implements Title I programs designed to improve basic educational operations in high-poverty schools. Additional support includes migrant education services, rural education achievement programming, and various education stabilization and emergency relief funding mechanisms. The Tennessee Department of Education has consistently served as the primary sub-granting partner, though the Tennessee Department of Human Services has also provided support for specific nutrition program reimbursements, reflecting the district's comprehensive approach to utilizing federal resources across academic instruction, student support services, and school nutrition operations.