Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Small, Rural School Achievement Program CFDA Number 84.358A

The U.S. Department of Education awards grants on a formula basis to eligible local educational agencies (LEAs) to address the unique needs of rural school districts. The grant program is designed to support rural schools in improving student academic achievement. Key aspects of the grant program include: • Eligibility: LEAs with fewer than 600 students or located in areas with a population density of fewer than 10 persons per square mile are eligible to apply. • Application process: LEAs must submit an electronic application through Grants.gov by the deadline. • Funding: The estimated funding for the program is $90,420,000. • Award ceiling: There is no award ceiling specified. • Award floor: There is no award floor specified. • Performance measures: The grant program will be evaluated based on the improvement in student academic achievement in rural schools.