Yankton School District 63-3

Yankton Public Schools, a South Dakota government entity located in Yankton and registered with SAM.gov since October 2010, is an elementary and secondary education provider that receives federal funding through the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The district serves as a prime grantee for Impact Aid Program grants under Title VII, Section 7002, with five consecutive project grants awarded between January 2022 and October 2025, demonstrating sustained federal support for operations extending through September 2031. As a public school district, Yankton Public Schools provides educational services and infrastructure to its student population while leveraging federal grant mechanisms to enhance educational programming and student support services.

Through its federal grant portfolio, Yankton Public Schools has accessed funding across multiple educational priorities administered through the South Dakota Department of Education and the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. The district receives sub-grant awards supporting core academic instruction through Title I funding for disadvantaged students, Title IIA for teacher quality and professional development, and Title IV for student safety and academic enrichment. Additional sub-grants support special education services through IDEA Part B and IDEA Flowthrough programs, career and technical education through Perkins vocational education funding, and English language learner support through Title III LEP programming. The district also administers federal nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, which provide meals and nutritional resources to students. Other specialized funding includes ESSER II pandemic relief funds received in 2021 and a public safety grant administered through the Department of Public Safety. This diverse grant portfolio reflects the district's commitment to comprehensive student services spanning academics, special education, career preparation, nutrition, and school safety.