Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program

Category/Topic
Education
Level
Federal
Summary

This grant funds emergency repairs and modernization efforts of school facilities for eligible local educational agencies that receive formula impact aid funds. Funding will be provided for emergency repairing, renovating, or altering a public elementary or secondary school facility to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students and school personnel.
For FY 2015, this program is soliciting applications only for Priority 1 and Priority 2 emergency repair grants. An LEA has Priority 1 eligibility if it is eligible to receive formula construction funds or is eligible to receive funds for heavily impacted areas. An LEA has Priority 2 eligibility if its average daily attendance includes 40% of children living on tribal lands or 40% of children with a parent in the armed services.
Eligible Entities
K-12 School Districts, K-12 Schools
Due Date
Jun 30, 2015
RFP Release Date
Apr 13, 2015
Min Award
$60,000
Max Award
$6,000,000
Total Possible Multi-Year Award
$1,800,000
# of Awards
10
Annual or Multi-Year?
Annual
Match Required?
Yes
Match Notes

Except for applicants with no practical capacity to issues bonds, applicants must provide at least 50% match of the total project costs. The funding agency will consider funds provided by the applicant from local, state, and other federal sources in reviewing applications.
Funder
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Total Amount Available for All Grants
$6,000,000
Resources
Amanda Ognibene
Impact Aid Program
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 3C121
202-453-6637
amanda.ognibene@ed.gov Opportunity Posting or Webpage
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