October 2024 – News You Can Use

We are excited to enter a new fiscal year (FY). Last month, our team completed over 95% of FY 2025 application reviews and released all previously blocked FY 2024 payments.

FY 2025 Funding Update

The continuing resolution signed into law on September 23, 2024, provides funding through December 20, 2024.  This means that the Impact Aid Program will receive a small percentage of the funds received for FY 2024 to start distributing initial payments.  It takes several weeks for the funds to make their way through the Department of Treasury, Office of Management and Budget and to the Department of Education, where they will be allotted to our account for distribution.  We expect that local educational agencies (LEAs) who have requested early payments will begin receiving vouchers for initial payments near the end of October.

Early Payment Requests

If your LEA must receive its first FY 2025 Impact Aid payment before the end of December 2024 to meet its expenses, please request an early payment in the Impact Aid Grant System. We will prioritize initial payments for LEAs that need them the most. See the user guide for instructions with screenshots.

Online Resources for the Upcoming Application

We have many training resources available as you prepare for your FY 2026 Impact Aid application, due January 31. We encourage you to visit our training page to review Section 7002 videos and Section 7003 videos, which cover important highlights of our webinars, including how to survey Federally connected children.

You may also find it helpful to visit our resources page to view our new Handbook for Applicants and Grantees, and various tools to support your application preparation.

Upcoming Live Webinars – New Schedule

Does your LEA have staff who are new to Impact Aid or need a refresher? Our updated live webinar schedule through September 2025 is available now.

Our webinars are FREE, open to all, and accessed through Microsoft Teams. Registration is required.  Once you register, you will receive a calendar invitation with a link.

Topic Date Eastern Time Pacific Time Link to Register
How to Conduct a Survey 10/9/2024 2 p.m. 11 a.m. Register Here
IPPs and Waivers 10/24/2024 3 p.m. 12 p.m. Register Here
7003 Overview 11/7/2024 2 p.m. 11 a.m. Register Here
7002 Overview 11/14/2024 2 p.m. 11 a.m. Register Here