Franklin Special School District

Franklin Special School District is a U.S. local government entity located in Franklin, Tennessee, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since September 15, 2010, with a registration valid through April 29, 2026. As a public school district, the organization serves the educational needs of students in the Franklin area, providing comprehensive educational services and programs across multiple academic and support domains. The district has established itself as a recipient of various federal grant awards, demonstrating its capacity to engage in educational programming and research initiatives that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction.

Through its federal grant awards, Franklin Special School District has received numerous sub-awards primarily from the Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Department of Human Services, focusing on critical educational programs and support services. These grants have covered a wide range of initiatives, including the National School Lunch Program, special education services for students with disabilities, professional development for teachers, English language instruction for non-native speakers, and support for high-poverty schools. Most recently, the district was awarded a significant $1,750,000 Cooperative Agreement with the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition to conduct a study on contaminants in school meals, scheduled from August 2025 to July 2026. The district has also been a recipient of pandemic-related emergency relief funds, such as the American Rescue Plan - Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Fund (ARP-ESSER), demonstrating its ability to adapt and respond to evolving educational challenges and funding opportunities.