Category Archives: Impact Aid Grants

Impact Aid FY 2025 Applications Due SOON

DO NOT WAIT!! The deadline to submit your school district’s fiscal year (FY) 2025 Impact Aid application is at 11:59 p.m. EST on January 31, 2024.  Start now to avoid a 10% payment penalty.   

As of January 23, roughly 21% of applications are submitted, 52% are in progress, and 27% have not been started.  Given the large number of applicants that have not started, we may not be able to assist everyone. It is imperative that you complete your application as soon as possible. 

The Impact Aid Program office closes at 6 p.m. EST on January 31. 

Remaining Application Training  

Topic 

Date 

Eastern Time 

Link to Register 

Tuition vs. Open Enrollment 

1/25/2024 

2 PM EST  

Register Here 

Tuition vs. Open Enrollment is a new popup training on how to determine whether to count students on the tuition in or tuition out lines of the membership table and in the federally connected categories. 

Ask an Analyst 

1/25/2024 

3 PM EST 

Register Here 

Ask an Analyst 

1/29/2024 

2 PM EST 

Register Here 

We will spend 100% of these sessions answering your Impact Aid-related questions. Come to find answers or listen and learn. 

 

Registration Open for Virtual Application Workshops

Is this your first year submitting a Section 7003 application?  Do you feel lost in IAGS?  If so, join us for a hands on, virtual application workshop!  In these Microsoft Teams sessions, participants will work in a small group with similar school districts and an Impact Aid analyst to complete the FY 2025 Section 7003 application.  You will be able to share your screen and ask questions as you work.

Space is limited and we ask that each person register for ONE workshop.  In order to be considerate of everyone’s time, we also ask that you gather and organize the information you will need to complete the application before attending.  This information is summarized on the Pre-Work Checklist (MS Word file).  If you complete the checklist and come prepared, you will be able to submit your application for signature during the workshop.

Registration links are below and sign ups will close at 5 p.m. Eastern Time the day before the workshop, or when the session is at capacity.  Act now to reserve your spot!  If your spot is confirmed, you will receive a calendar invitation in your email with the Microsoft Teams link to attend.

  • Wednesday, January 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Pacific Time (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
  • Thursday, January 18 at 2 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Pacific Time (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
  • Tuesday, January 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern/11 a.m. Pacific Time (REGISTRATION CLOSED)

If the session you want to attend is FULL, sign up for the waitlist and we’ll notify you if there’s a cancellation.

Section 7002 and Section 7003 Fiscal Year 2025 Applications Published Today

The Impact Aid section 7002 and section 7003 applications for Fiscal Year 2025 are now available online in the Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS).

Deadline

The application submission deadline for the Section 7002 and Section 7003 applications is January 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. We urge you to begin working on your application well before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your application. Applications received after the deadline are assessed a 10% late penalty.

Selecting the Correct Application

If you count federally connected children, select the 7003 application.  If you count federal acres within your school district boundaries, select the 7002 application.  Some LEAs apply for both.

Getting Started

Log in to the Impact Aid Grant System to start your application.  You must have a Login.gov account to access IAGS.  You can find the instructions for creating a Login.gov account here. If you have not logged in in the past 120 days, you can reactivate your account by entering your email address in the top green box here.  Make sure you have all your application users updated before you begin your application.  Users added after the application is started will not have access, and you will need IAP staff assistance to reassign the application to the new account.

The application is a 3-step process.  Enter the data, review the data, and sign the application.  The application is not complete until the signature task is submitted. Applications with the status “Application” or “Signature” are not complete.

Resources

If you need a refresher on IAGS account set up and how to complete an application, see the slide deck, A Guide to Submitting a 7003 Application in the IAGS or Register Here to attend our next live IAGS Navigation Webinar on Tuesday, December 5th at 2 PM Eastern/ 12 PM Pacific.

We have a number of helpful tools available on our IAGS Training and Resources pages to help you submit your application. Once you have started the application, the full set of instructions are available to download at the top of every page of the application.  If you want to print a complete set of instructions, you may download them on the Impact Aid website under Resources.

November 2023 – News You Can Use

This month we are highlighting tips to prepare you and your local educational agency (LEA) for our upcoming 2025 application season.

Surveying

Has your LEA conducted this year’s Impact Aid Survey? Whether using a parent pupil survey (PPS) form, source check, or Electronic Data Collection (EDC), choosing a survey date, and then conducting a survey is the beginning to your preparation for your Impact Aid application.

If you need help, check out our Section 7003 Overview and the How to Survey training videos, review the How to Conduct A Survey webinar slides, or contact your Impact Aid analyst directly!  You can find all of our Impact Aid staff state assignments at this link.

Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS) System Updates
IAGS Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)

As of August 29, 2023, to meet current cybersecurity requirements, the IAGS requires school district and state users to access the IAGS through an identity verified Login.gov account.  If you need help with your Login.gov account set-up, see this slide deck with detailed instructions and screenshots or our Frequently Asked Questions document for more information.  Impact Aid staff are unable to assist you with Login.gov identity verification, password, or authentication issues.  The Login.gov helpdesk is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be reached through https://login.gov/help or by phone at (844) 875-6466.

Account Deactivation

If you have not logged in to IAGS within the last 120 days, your system account is deactivated. You can request that the system administrator reactivate your account by entering your email address in the green box on the Get Help page. Once reactivated, you will be able to gain entry to the system through Login.Gov.

IAGS User Changes

Do you need to make changes to your IAGS users?  To remove a core user, submit your request to the analyst assigned to your state via email.  Provide the new user’s name, title, email address and phone number.  Once added, the core user will receive instructions for account setup by email.  To add or edit secondary user privileges, contact your LEAs core user listed within your LEA record.

Upcoming Webinars

Does your LEA have staff who are new to Impact Aid or need a refresher?

Join the Impact Aid staff in an upcoming webinar.  Our webinars are FREE and open to all. Click this link for a complete schedule through September 2024. Check out our offerings through December below.

Topic Date Eastern Time Pacific Time Link to Register
The 7003 Payment Formula 11/16/2023 3 PM 12 PM Register Here
IAGS Navigation 12/5/2023 2 PM 11 AM Register Here
Section 7002 Overview 12/7/2023 2 PM 11 AM Register Here

Webinar Schedule – October 2023 to September 2024

The Impact Aid Program is announcing new training opportunities through Microsoft Teams.  Classes are free to all.  You will find class descriptions and registration links by clicking the headers below.

After registering, you will receive a calendar invitation in your email with a Microsoft Teams link and joining instructions.  Microphones and video will be turned off for participants but you can use the chat feature to ask questions.

Slides: The Resources page has PDF or PowerPoint copies of the slide decks for most sessions.

Find session descriptions and registration links by clicking the headers below.

TopicDateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
Indian Policies and Procedures – Regulations10/12/20233 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
How To Conduct a Survey10/16/20232 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
Section 7003 Overview11/7/20233 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
The 7003 Payment Formula11/16/20233 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
IAGS Navigation12/5/20232 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
Section 7002 Overview12/7/20232 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
IAGS Navigation1/11/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
Ask an Analyst1/25/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
Ask an Analyst1/29/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
Impact Aid Monitoring –  Tips for Success3/6/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
The 7003 Payment Formula4/25/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
Electronic Data Collection5/21/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
IAGS Navigation 6/5/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
Section 7003 Overview8/6/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
How To Conduct a Survey8/14/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
Electronic Data Collection8/22/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
Indian Policies and Procedures – Regulations9/11/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
Section 7002 Overview9/17/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
How To Conduct a Survey9/25/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here

We will focus on the requirements for the annual Impact Aid survey that school districts use to count Federally connected children. The survey must be completed before the LEA submits the Section 7003 grant application due January 31.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
10/16/20232 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
8/14/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
9/25/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here

We will provide an overview of the Electronic Data Collection pilot process for LEAs interested in leveraging a parent portal or other software to conduct the Impact Aid survey online. The focus will be on the system requirements for producing survey data that is compliant with the program statute and regulations.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
5/21/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
8/22/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here

We will provide an overview of the data necessary to submit the annual Section 7002 grant application, as well as the payment calculation. Section 7002 school districts receive funds based on the number of eligible Federal acres within their boundaries. If you apply for Impact Aid based solely on a count of Federally connected children, this session is not for you.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
12/7/20232 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
9/17/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here

We will give a broad overview of all aspects of the Section 7003 program (Payments for Federally Connected Children), including the data collection process, application submission, review timeline, and payment information. This session is particularly targeted to those who are brand new to Impact Aid and need to know a little bit of everything.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
11/7/20233 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
8/6/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here

LEAs claiming children living on Indian lands on the Section 7003 application must have Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) or a waiver updated annually. This session will cover the requirements in the Impact Aid program regulations related to IPPs and waivers.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
10/12/20233 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
9/11/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here

This webinar will take attendees step-by-step through the Section 7003 formula payment calculation and show you how to find the data inputs on your payment voucher. The session is particularly useful for LEAs who need to estimate future Impact Aid payments as part of their budgeting process.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
11/16/20233 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
4/25/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here

This webinar will provide a basic orientation to the Impact Aid Grant System, including account setup. We will address common questions such as how to find a payment voucher, see your application’s status, start and sign an application, and complete assigned tasks.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
12/5/20232 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here
1/11/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
6/5/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here

These sessions are open “office hours” with no particular agenda. Bring your application questions!

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
1/25/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here
1/29/20242 p.m.11 a.m.Register Here

This session will be targeted towards LEAs selected for monitoring of their FY 2025 application, although the training is also open to all who would like to join.  We will go over what documentation your analyst will need to see and how to organize and submit documents in the IAGS.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
3/6/20243 p.m.12 p.m.Register Here

Army Installation Name Changes

The Department of Defense is in the process of changing the name of nine Army installations that were named after Confederate leaders.  Below is a list of the affected installations along with the effective date of the name change.

We are updating the property database in IAGS to reflect the new name.  Please use this information to update your parent-pupil survey forms and source check forms for the upcoming school year if necessary.

Former Name State New Name

Effective Date
Fort Pickett Virginia Fort Barfoot

March 24, 2023
Fort Rucker Alabama Fort Novosel

April 10, 2023
Fort Lee Virginia Fort Gregg-Adams

April 27, 2023
Fort Hood Texas Fort Cavazos

May 9, 2023
Fort Benning Georgia Fort Moore

May 11, 2023
Fort Bragg North Carolina Fort Liberty

June 2, 2023
Fort Polk Louisiana Fort Johnson

June 13, 2023
Fort A.P. Hill Virginia Fort Walker

August 25, 2023
Fort Gordon Georgia Fort Eisenhower

October 27, 2023

May 2023 – News You Can Use

Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Final Payments

We are very pleased to announce that we released final FY 2021 payments under Section 7003 yesterday.  The final Basic Support proration was 100%, with a ratable increase of 1.51% added to each LEA’s Learning Opportunity Threshold (LOT).  The final rate for CWD payments was $1,175.24 per weighted student unit.  We will release FY 2021 remaining funds payments for Section 7002 in the coming weeks, and then will turn to closing FY 2022.

FY 2023 Interim Payments

To date, Impact Aid has released initial and interim payments at a 90% proration and $1,050 per weighted student unit for Children with Disabilities (CWD) to all eligible districts. Generally Comparable District adjustments are complete and most Heavily Impacted adjustments are finished.

Grantee Satisfaction Survey

The 2023 Grantee Satisfaction Survey launched on April 11th, and if you were selected, you should have received the survey from the “CFI Group on behalf of the Department of Education.”  The email subject line is “Department of Education Grantee Satisfaction Survey 2023.” The survey is administered by an independent third-party research firm, so our staff will not receive individual survey responses and will have no way of knowing how individual grantees responded.  While the survey is voluntary, we count on everyone’s participation to provide representative results and to help us identify how best to serve you.  The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and our success depends on how many of you respond.

Amending FY 2024 Applications

Do you need to amend your original application submission?  To start an amendment, log in to the Impact Aid Grant System, navigate to the local educational agency (LEA) summary page, and locate the section labeled “Applications.”  Select the FY 2024 application submission and at the application summary page, click the button “Start a 7002 or 7003 Amendment.”  For step-by-step instructions, watch our instructional video on Starting an Application Amendment. The deadline to submit an amendment is June 30, 2023. 

March 2023 News You Can Use

FY 2024 Monitoring Notifications

Monitoring notifications for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 application have been emailed to certain grantees. If you have received one of these notifications and need assistance you should contact the Impact Aid analyst listed on your monitoring notification email.  Our March webinars will specifically focus on providing monitoring assistance to districts that were selected for monitoring. Registration links for those webinars have been sent out in the monitoring notices.   

IAGS Account Deactivation Warnings

This month, we are sending every active Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS) user an email reminder that their account will be deactivated if the password has not been changed in the last 120 days.  Unfortunately, we are unable to send a targeted email to users who are in danger of being deactivated soon.  You may have received this message twice this week, and we regret this error.  It is a legitimate message, and you will not receive another reminder until June. 

 Late FY 2024 Applications

Did you miss the application deadline?  There is still time to apply for Impact Aid!  The FY 2024 late application deadline for Section 7002 and Section 7003 is April 3, 2023.  Late applications are assessed a 10% payment penalty. 

 Amending FY 2024 Applications

Do you need to amend your original application submission?  To start an amendment, log in to the Impact Aid Grant System, navigate to the local educational agency (LEA) summary page, and locate the section labeled “Applications.”  Select the FY 2024 application submission and at the application summary page, click the button “Start a 7002 or 7003 Amendment”.  For step-by-step instructions, watch our instructional video on Starting an Application Amendment. The deadline to submit an amendment is June 30, 2023. 

 FY 2021 Final Payments

In the coming weeks Impact Aid will provide an update regarding the status and timeline for final payments for FY 2021.

 FY 2023 Initial Payments

To date, Impact Aid has released initial payments at a 50% proration and $500 per weighted student unit for Children with Disabilities (CWD) to all eligible districts. Next, we will begin processing interim payments at 90% proration and CWD at a weighted student unit rate of $1,050.

School Year 2022-23 Impact Aid Training Webinars

Below are the webinars that the Impact Aid Program will be giving for the first half of school year 2022-23.  Classes are free and registration is required.

After registering, you will receive a calendar invitation in your email with a Microsoft Teams link to join.  Please mute your microphone and video during the training.  You can use the chat box to ask questions and communicate with the presenter.

Slides: The Resources page has PDF or PowerPoint copies of the slide decks for most sessions.

Find session descriptions and registration links by clicking the headers below. 

Webinar Topic Date Time (Eastern) Time (Pacific) Registration Link
IAGS Navigation for LEA Users 9/21/2022 3:00pm 12:00pm Direct Link (No Registration)
How To Conduct A Survey (Section 7003) 9/28/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
GCD and Heavily Impacted Data Submissions (for SEA) 9/29/2022 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
Electronic Data Collection 10/5/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
Overview of Section 7002 10/6/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
Overview of Section 7003 10/13/2022 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
Regulatory Requirements for Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) 10/18/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
How To Conduct A Survey (Section 7003) 10/26/2022 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
The Section 7003 Payment Formula 11/3/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
Electronic Data Collection 11/14/2022 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
Regulatory Requirements for Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) 11/16/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
IAGS Navigation for LEA Users 12/8/2022 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
Overview of Section 7003 12/15/2022 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
IAGS Navigation for LEA Users 1/11/2023 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
Ask an Analyst – Open Q&A Session 1/19/2023 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
Ask an Analyst – Open Q&A Session 1/24/2023 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
Ask an Analyst – Open Q&A Session 1/25/2023 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here
 
We will focus on the requirements for the annual Impact Aid survey that school districts use to count Federally connected children. The survey must be completed before the LEA submits the Section 7003 grant application due January 31.
DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
9/28/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here
10/26/20223:00pm12:00pmRegister Here

This training is for State Educational Agency staff.  Annually, the Impact Aid Program requests data from State Educational Agencies that may be used to increase the payment to certain school districts in the state. This webinar will cover the data needed from states to provide a “generally comparable district” (GCD) local contribution rate increase and a “heavily impacted” payment increase under Section 7003(b)(2).

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
9/29/20223:00pm12:00pmRegister Here

We will provide an overview of the Electronic Data Collection pilot process for LEAs interested in leveraging a parent portal or other software to conduct the Impact Aid survey online. The focus will be on the system requirements for producing survey data that is compliant with the program statute and regulations.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
10/5/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here
11/14/20223:00pm12:00pmRegister Here

We will provide an overview of the data necessary to submit the annual Section 7002 grant application, as well as the payment calculation. Section 7002 school districts receive funds based on the number of eligible Federal acres within their boundaries. If you apply for Impact Aid based solely on a count of Federally connected children, this session is not for you.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
10/6/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here

We will give a broad overview of all aspects of the Section 7003 program (Payments for Federally Connected Children), including the data collection process, application submission, review timeline, and payment information. This session is particularly targeted to those who are brand new to Impact Aid and need to know a little bit of everything.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
10/13/20223:00pm12:00pmRegister Here
12/15/20223:00pm12:00pmRegister Here

LEAs claiming children living on Indian lands on the Section 7003 application must have Indian Policies and Procedures (IPPs) or a waiver updated annually.  This session will cover the requirements in the Impact Aid program regulations related to IPPs and waivers.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
10/18/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here
11/16/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here

This webinar will take attendees step-by-step through the Section 7003 formula payment calculation and show you how to find the data inputs on your payment voucher. The session is particularly useful for LEAs who need to estimate future Impact Aid payments as part of their budgeting process.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
11/3/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here

This webinar will provide a basic orientation to the Impact Aid Grant System, including account setup. We will address common questions such as how to find a payment voucher, see your application’s status, start and sign an application, and complete assigned tasks.

DateTime (Eastern)Time (Pacific)Registration Link
9/21/223:00pm12:00pmDirect Link Here (No Registration Required)
12/8/20222:00pm11:00amRegister Here
1/11/20233:00pm12:00pmRegister Here
These sessions are open “office hours” with no particular agenda. Impact Aid applications are due January 31. Bring your questions!
Date Time (Eastern) Time (Pacific) Registration Link
1/19/2023 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
1/24/2023 2:00pm 11:00am Register Here
1/25/2023 3:00pm 12:00pm Register Here

FY 2023 Impact Aid Applications Now Available

The Impact Aid section 7002 and section 7003 applications for Fiscal Year 2023 are now available online in the Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS). The application submission deadline for the Section 7002 and Section 7003 applications is January 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. We urge you to begin working on your application well before the deadline. Do not wait until the last minute.

Section 7002 applicants receive grant funds based on the number of eligible Federal acres within their school district boundaries. Section 7003 applicants receive grant funds based on the number of Federally connected children they educate. If your local educational agency (LEA) receives Impact Aid funds under both sections of the law, you must complete and submit both applications.  Unlike last year, LEAs must apply using current school year data.  LEAs applying for Section 7003 must do a survey this year, and LEAs applying for Section 7002 must use their current year assessed value and tax rate information.

Log in to the Impact Aid Grant System to start your application. You will find the link to start your application on the Home page. Any user with application editor privileges can start and edit the application, and then submit it forward to those with signature privileges. Signatories will receive a task in the IAGS to review the application and assurances and submit. The application is not complete until the signature task is submitted.

We have a number of helpful tools available on our IAGS Training and Resources pages to help you submit your application. In particular, please review the Section 7002 Application Instructions and Section 7003 Application Instructions. If you need a refresher on IAGS account set up and how to complete an application, see our new slide deck, A Guide to Submitting a 7003 Application in the IAGS.

If you have not changed your IAGS password within the last 120 days, your system account is deactivated and you will not be able to reset your password. You can request that the system administrator reactivate your account by entering your email address in the green box on the Get Help page. Once reactivated, you will be able to use the “Forgot your password?” link to set up a new password and gain entry to the system. Each year, some applicants wait until the last minute to apply and find that they can’t log in due to a deactivated account. Applications submitted after the deadline, but before April 1, 2022 incur a 10 percent payment reduction penalty. Don’t let this happen to you!

Update on Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility Act (S. 2959)

Proposed legislation that would permit LEAs to use certain information from their FY 2022 application on the FY 2023 application has passed the Senate and the House has not yet acted. Should this legislation be signed into law, the timing of the enactment will determine the logistics of its implementation. The application deadline remains January 31, 2022, and if they have not already completed a survey for this school year, Section 7003 LEAs should plan to do so as soon as possible to ensure they do not miss that deadline. We will provide more detailed information related to the pending legislation when we know it. Currently we plan that if enactment occurs before the deadline, we are prepared to act within days to update the application and application instructions. Any LEA may amend their application after submitted until June 30, 2022. This includes an LEA that timely submits its application before enactment, and an LEA that timely submits its application but enactment occurs after the January 31, 2022 deadline.

Discretionary Construction Grant Applications Now Available

Grant applications for FY 2021 Impact Aid Discretionary Construction awards are now published on Grants.gov.  The application deadline is September 13, 2021 at 11:59:59 PM Eastern time.  We have posted related forms and materials on our Resources page.

Discretionary Construction grant funding is available to LEAs who meet requirements related to bonding capacity and who have at least 50% of their membership either living on Indian lands or with a parent in the Uniformed Services.  Eligible applicants must also have an educational facility with an emergency health and safety condition.  Please review the Notice Inviting Applications for detailed eligibility information.

We encourage interested applicants to join us for a pre-application webinar on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1:00 Eastern time. Click here to join the meeting, or join by phone at 202-991-0393, conference code 968 040 340#.  We will post the slides on the Resources page after the presentation.

FY 2022 Applications Open and Coronavirus Relief Act

The Impact Aid Program is pleased to announce that the Section 7002 and Section 7003 applications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 are now available in the Impact Aid Grant System (IAGS). The deadline is Monday, February 1, 2021 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern time.  Late applications will receive a ten percent penalty on all payments arising from the application, so please file early.

On Friday, December 4, 2020 the President signed H.R. 8472, the Impact Aid Coronavirus Relief Act (the Act).  For FY 2022, the Act permits Section 7003 applicants the flexibility to use student count data from their reviewed prior year application, or apply as usual, using student count data from the 2020-2021 school year.  Section 7002 LEAs may submit the same reviewed application data used on the FY 2021 application, or apply as usual.

Instructions for taking advantage of this new option, including how to find a copy of your LEA’s FY 2021 application, are available below:

The Sec. 7003 User Guide explains which portions of the application are subject to the new flexibility.

Training Reminder

We will be hosting several trainings in the coming weeks. The upcoming “Ask An Analyst” sessions provide an open opportunity for LEAs to ask questions and receive assistance on completing the application.

Surveys for the 2020-2021 School Year

Many LEAs have expressed concerns about lower response rates on the required annual survey of Federally connected students for the FY 2022 Section 7003 grant application due to the COVID-19 pandemic. LEAs must conduct surveys after the fourth day of school and before January 31 (34 CFR 222.33).  In light of these concerns, the Impact Aid Program is providing a summary of available survey options, including electronic options, that are currently permissible under the statute and program regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact your State analyst or email Impact.Aid@ed.gov.

Late Submission Emails

The application submission confirmation email is incorrectly identifying applications as late if they were submitted between 7 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.  These applications are not late.

Here’s how to confirm that your application is timely filed:

  1. Click on LEAs on the top blue bar.
  2. Click on your school district’s record.
  3. Click on Applications (under your school district’s name).
  4. Click “View Application” for your FY 2021 application.  You will see your submit date and time at the top, under Submission Information.  This date will be in Eastern time.  Applications submitted on January 31, 2020 in Eastern time are timely filed.

Please send a message using the Get Help link above if you are concerned, and we will be happy to verify timely submission in writing.