Independent School District #9 Tulsa County OK

Independent School District #9 Tulsa County Oklahoma, doing business as Union School District, is a U.S. local government school district located in Tulsa, Oklahoma that provides comprehensive educational services to students in the region. The district has been registered in SAM.gov since March 5, 2007, and maintains an active federal awards profile with its registration currently valid through November 4, 2026. Union School District serves as a prime recipient of federal grant awards focused on enhancing student safety, well-being, and educational outcomes, particularly for underserved and culturally diverse student populations including American Indian and Alaska Native students. The district does not participate as a prime contractor for federal contract vehicles but maintains an active portfolio of direct federal grant awards and participates extensively as a sub-recipient across multiple federally-funded educational programs.

Union School District's federal grant work encompasses a diverse array of educational initiatives and support services. Most prominently, the district received a $2,912,191 Project Grant under the School Safety National Activities program (CFDA 84.184) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for 2026, specifically designated as PROJECT INSPIRE, which focuses on developing and expanding school-based mental health services, increasing qualified mental health professionals in educational settings, and creating innovative student safety approaches tailored to the Tulsa community. The district has also consistently received Indian Education Formula Grants (CFDA 84.060) from the Department of Education, with awards of $297,222 (2025-2026), $304,671 (2024-2025), $303,697 (2023-2024), $309,395 (2022-2023), and $319,772 (2021-2022), supporting academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for American Indian and Alaska Native students. As a sub-recipient, Union School District participates in numerous federally-funded programs administered through the Oklahoma State Department of Education and other state agencies, including the National School Lunch Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for nutritionally adequate meals; IDEA Special Education programs for disabled children and preschool-aged students; Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies ensuring equitable educational opportunities; Title II Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants for teacher and principal quality improvement; English Language Acquisition programs for English learners and immigrant students; Title IV Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants; McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Program; and vocational education grants administered through the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education. Additionally, the district has received sub-awards for adult education programs, local food procurement reimbursement through the Department of Agriculture Food & Forestry Oklahoma, and pandemic relief funding through the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management for COVID-19 response activities. The district's federal grant portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to supporting all student populations through academic enrichment, special education services, nutrition programs, mental health initiatives, and workforce development opportunities.