Union School District 81

Union School District 81 is a local government educational institution located in Joliet, Illinois, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since January 2010. As a U.S. local government and school district, the organization is primarily focused on providing public education services to students in its community. The district is eligible to receive federal grant awards and has been a consistent recipient of federal funding, particularly through the Small, Rural School Achievement Program administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The district has received multiple federal grant awards and sub-awards primarily through the Illinois State Board of Education, focusing on comprehensive educational support and improvement initiatives. These grants have covered a wide range of educational services and needs, including Response to Intervention (RTI) programs, professional development for instructional staff, support for students with disabilities, COVID-19 pandemic response, and nutritional support through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Recent sub-awards have specifically addressed academic interventions such as purchasing intervention kits, universal screening tools, and providing extra support for low-performing students. The district has also utilized grant funds for purchasing personal protective equipment, funding teacher assistants and certified teachers, supporting administrative services, and implementing parent involvement activities. These varied grant awards demonstrate Union School District 81's commitment to comprehensive educational support, student achievement, and addressing emerging educational challenges through strategic use of federal funding.