Ocean Springs School District

Ocean Springs School District is a U.S. local government entity based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, that has been registered to receive federal awards since June 18, 2001. As a school district, it provides educational services to the Ocean Springs community and receives federal funding through various grant programs administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and other federal agencies. The district maintains an active federal funding profile with multiple concurrent grant awards supporting its educational mission.

The district has demonstrated substantial engagement with federal grant programs across multiple funding areas. As a prime grant recipient, Ocean Springs School District has secured five consecutive Impact Aid Program awards under Title VII, Section 7003, with the most recent award dated October 1, 2025, and extending through September 30, 2031. The district also serves as a sub-grantee receiving pass-through funding from the Mississippi Department of Education across numerous federal education programs, including Title I Part A Basic Grants for disadvantaged students, Title II Part A teacher professional development grants, Title III English Language Acquisition grants for limited English proficient students, Title IV Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Parts B programs for special education and preschool services. Additionally, the district has received Child Nutrition Program (CNP) funding for school meal programs, including block grants and cash-in-lieu assistance. Other sub-awards have included Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding and American Rescue Plan supplemental education relief funds, as well as a sub-award from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for diesel school bus replacement to reduce emissions. The district also received Federal Public Assistance grant support from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. This comprehensive funding portfolio reflects the district's active role in federal education and nutrition assistance programs designed to support student achievement, educator quality, special populations, and school operations.