School Dist 103

School District 103, located in Lyons, Illinois, is a U.S. local government entity registered with the federal government since January 2010 that receives federal grant funding to support educational programs and school safety initiatives. The district operates as a public school system serving the Lyons community and participates in various federal grant programs administered through the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Justice to enhance educational outcomes and student welfare. As a prime grantee and sub-grantee, the district leverages federal funding to implement evidence-based programs, improve school infrastructure, and address the diverse needs of its student population across multiple educational and support services.

The district's federal grant portfolio reflects a comprehensive approach to educational improvement and student support, with the majority of sub-awards flowing through the Illinois State Board of Education as the prime grantee. The district receives federal funding for special education services through IDEA Part B programs, which support students with disabilities ages 3 through 21 with instructional staff, materials, equipment, and training in the least restrictive environment. Nutritional support programs constitute a significant portion of the district's grant work, including reimbursements for breakfast and lunch programs through the National School Lunch Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), as well as reimbursements for residential costs associated with students with disabilities. The district also participates in federal programs designed to support academically at-risk students, receiving funding for instructional staff, materials, equipment, and professional development to address student achievement gaps and provide intervention services. English Language Learner (ELL) services represent another key focus area, with federal funds supporting summer and after-school programming, dual language program development, professional development for teachers, and parent engagement activities through English as a Second Language classes. Additional funding addresses school improvement initiatives, including professional development on assessment practices, universal backward design course planning, early warning systems, and mentorship programs for teachers. The district recently secured a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), effective from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, which supports school safety enhancements, security technology installation such as metal detectors, emergency notification systems, and coordination with local law enforcement. The district has also utilized funds from emergency relief programs, including the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund under the American Rescue Plan Act and the CARES Act, to address learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic and support expanded after-school and extended school year programming.