OpenFederal grantDOL-OESE-34832

Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program - 84.041C

Office of Elementary and Secondary EducationCloses Nov 10, 2026(28 days left)$400,000 – $8,000,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal construction grant for independent school districts that receive Impact Aid and face urgent school facility emergency or modernization needs in federally connected communities. Awards run from $400,000 to $8 million, with about 4 awards expected from $19 million total. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, and nonprofits cannot apply — if you are not a school district, do not bother.

Best for
Independent school districts, Impact Aid local educational agencies, School districts in federally connected communities, Districts with urgent school facility emergency or modernization needs
Not for
For-profit businesses of any kind, Nonprofit organizations, Anyone other than an independent school district
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Capital projects, Infrastructure, Disaster recovery
Who can apply
State and local governments
Award range
$400,000 – $8,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-11-10.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $400,000 to $8,000,000. The total program funding is $19,000,000, with about 4 awards expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Only independent school districts — specifically eligible Impact Aid local educational agencies addressing urgent school facility emergency and modernization needs in federally connected communities — may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only independent school districts may apply, and the program does not accept for-profit businesses of any kind, including sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only independent school districts may apply.

Summary

Grants for Impact Aid local educational agencies (school districts) to address urgent school facility emergency and modernization needs in federally connected communities. Only independent school districts may apply; awards range from $400,000 to $8 million for emergency construction projects.

About this grant

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program provides grants to eligible Impact Aid Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to assist in addressing their school facility emergency and modernization needs. This competition is limited to emergency grants that meet the absolute priority and other requirements in this notice. The competition uses existing statutory authority and appropriated funds to address urgent school facility needs in federally connected communities while promoting responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Infrastructure
  • Disaster recovery

Program contact

Office of Elementary and Secondary Educationjacqueline.bass@ed.gov202-693-2606

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