Palmer School District 49

Palmer School District 49, located in Palmer, Nebraska, is a non-profit, tax-exempt educational institution registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2009. As a rural school district, it serves the educational needs of students in its local community, with its SAM.gov registration set to remain active until August 2026. The district primarily receives federal funding through educational support programs designed to assist small and rural school districts, demonstrating its commitment to providing quality education in a rural setting.

The district has consistently received federal grants from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, primarily through the Small, Rural School Achievement Program. Its federal grant sub-awards reveal a diverse range of educational support initiatives, including Title I programs focused on academic support for disadvantaged students, IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) grants for special education services, and pandemic-related emergency relief funds such as ARP-ESSER III and CRRSA-ESSER II. The Nebraska Department of Education serves as the primary partner in administering these sub-awards, channeling federal funding to support educational programming. Specific grant categories include special education base grants, non-public school support, comprehensive early intervention services (CEIS), and Title I support for improving educational outcomes. These grants demonstrate Palmer School District 49's ongoing efforts to enhance educational resources, support students with diverse learning needs, and maintain educational continuity during challenging periods like the COVID-19 pandemic.