Haywood County Schools

Haywood County Schools is a public school district located in Waynesville, North Carolina, serving the educational needs of students in Haywood County. Registered in SAM.gov since 2005, the district is classified as a U.S. Local Government, State Government, County, and School District entity. While the district does not hold federal contract vehicles, it has been an active recipient of federal grant awards, demonstrating its commitment to supporting educational initiatives and community needs through federal funding mechanisms.

The district has received numerous federal grant sub-awards from various North Carolina state agencies, particularly focusing on education and disaster recovery programs. Notable grant programs include the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds, which provided critical support during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping schools recover and adjust to classroom challenges. The district has also been a recipient of Title I funding, Child and Adult Care Food Program grants, and most recently, a $186,417 School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. This latest grant, awarded in May 2025, specifically aims to improve student safety and well-being by developing school-based mental health services, increasing qualified mental health professionals, and creating innovative approaches to student safety and emergency preparedness. Primary grant partners have included the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, and the State of North Carolina Department of Health & Human Services, highlighting the district's collaborative approach to addressing educational and community needs through federal grant opportunities.