Unified School District 462

Unified School District 462 is a local government educational entity located in Burden, Kansas, registered in SAM.gov since 2010 with current registration valid through May 2026. As a U.S. local government school district, the organization serves the educational needs of students in its rural community. The district is specifically recognized for its participation in the Small, Rural School Achievement Program, which provides federal support to smaller educational institutions in rural areas, helping them enhance educational resources and programming.

The school district has consistently received federal grant awards through the Small, Rural School Achievement Program, administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. These formula grants, awarded annually from 2021 to 2025, demonstrate the district's ongoing commitment to securing federal funding to support rural educational initiatives. Each grant cycle runs from July 1 to September 30 of the respective fiscal year, providing consistent annual funding to support educational programs and infrastructure. While the specific details of how these grants are utilized are not provided, such programs typically focus on improving educational quality, supporting teacher development, enhancing classroom resources, and addressing unique challenges faced by small, rural school districts. The consistent receipt of these grants indicates the district's successful grant management and alignment with federal educational support objectives for rural school systems.