Independent School District 544

Independent School District 544, doing business as Fergus Falls Public Schools, is a U.S. local government entity registered as a school district in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov). As an educational institution, it primarily provides educational services to the community of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The district has been actively engaged in receiving federal grant sub-awards, demonstrating its commitment to leveraging federal funding to enhance educational opportunities and resources for its students. Fergus Falls Public Schools has been registered in SAM.gov since March 1, 2017, with its current registration set to expire on November 12, 2024, indicating ongoing participation in federal funding opportunities.

The district has received several federal grant sub-awards through the Minnesota Department of Education, focusing on various educational initiatives. These include the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and its subsequent iterations, aimed at addressing the impact of COVID-19 on schools. Fergus Falls Public Schools has also been awarded funds through Title I, Part A, which is designed to improve academic achievement for disadvantaged students. Additionally, the district has received funding through the Governor's Emergency Relief Fund and Title II, Part A, which supports teacher and principal training and recruitment. These sub-awards indicate that Fergus Falls Public Schools is actively involved in implementing federally-funded programs to enhance educational quality, support students and staff during challenging times, and improve overall academic outcomes in their district.