School District Of Okaloosa County

The School District of Okaloosa County, based in Niceville, Florida, is a U.S. local government entity that serves the educational needs of Okaloosa County through comprehensive K-12 educational services. As a school district, it receives federal grant funding primarily to support educational programming and services for its student population, particularly in response to the district's proximity to federal military installations that have historically reduced the local tax base. The district has maintained active federal grant engagement since its registration with SAM.gov in February 2002 and has demonstrated sustained capacity to manage multiple concurrent federal awards.

The School District of Okaloosa County has received federal grant support across multiple program areas through awards from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Air Force Research Laboratory. Prime grant awards include a substantial $1.92 million Impact Aid Program award (CFDA 84.041) extending through September 2031, which compensates for the adverse fiscal impact of federal military installations on the local tax base, alongside prior Impact Aid awards spanning from 2022 through 2030. The district has also received $2.24 million in Department of Defense Education Activity funding for the ENGAGE 2.0 project, supporting military-connected students through integrated STEM education, physical wellness initiatives, and professional development. Additional prime awards from the Air Force Research Laboratory supported STEM initiatives including the "Growing STEM Awareness" cooperative agreement and the "Engineers for America" program. The district receives substantial sub-grant funding through the Florida Department of Education and Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, supporting programs including special education, English language learner education, Title I services for low-income students, career and technical education, homeless student support, teacher quality improvement, comprehensive and targeted support and improvement activities, migrant education, adult education and literacy, workforce development, and summer enrichment and tutoring. The district also receives sub-awards for school nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. This diverse portfolio demonstrates the district's role as a comprehensive educational service provider addressing student needs across academic achievement, career readiness, wellness, and support for vulnerable populations.