Notice2026-19240
Notice Announcing Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program Competition
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Published
September 21, 2026
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Education Department
Abstract
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.041C, on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 181 (Monday, September 21, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 59771]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-19240]
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Notice Announcing Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant
Program Competition
AGENCY: Department of Education, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the
administration of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Impact Aid Discretionary
Construction Grant Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.041C, on
behalf of the U.S. Department of Education (ED).
DATES: Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through the
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> ``APPLY'' function by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time, November
10, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacqueline Bass, (202) 987-1743,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aee4cfcddfdbcbc2c7c0cb80eccfddddeecbca80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7832191b090d1d1411161d563a190b0b381d1c561f170e">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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. Eligible Impact Aid LEAs have a limited
ability to raise local revenue for capital improvements because they
have large areas of Federal land within their boundaries. As a result,
these districts face difficulties in responding when their school
facilities need emergency repairs. The FY 2026 competition includes one
absolute priority, selection criteria, and requirements. The absolute
priority is: Emergency Grant Repairs.
Eligible Applicants: An LEA is eligible to apply for an emergency
grant if it--
(a) Is eligible to receive formula construction funds for the
fiscal year under section 7007(a) of the Act (20 U.S.C. 7707(a))
because it enrolls a high percentage (at least 50 percent) of federally
connected children in average daily attendance who either reside on
Indian lands or who have a parent on active duty in the U.S. uniformed
services;
(b)
(1) Has no practical capacity to issue bonds (as defined in 34 CFR
222.176);
(2) Has minimal capacity to issue bonds (as defined in 34 CFR
222.176) and has used at least 75 percent of its bond limit; or
(3) Is eligible to receive funds for the fiscal year for heavily
impacted districts under section 7003(b)(2) of the Act (20 U.S.C.
7703(b)(2)); and
(c) Has a school facility emergency that the Secretary of Education
has determined, consistent with 34 CFR 222.172(a) and 222.173, poses a
health or safety hazard to students and school personnel.
Program Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7707(b).
To Apply: The complete funding opportunity announcement and all
information needed to apply, including the priorities and program
requirements, are available on ED's website at <a href="https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/formula-grants/impact-aid-grants/discretionary-construction-grants-impact-aid-section-7007b">https://www.ed.gov/grants-and-programs/formula-grants/impact-aid-grants/discretionary-construction-grants-impact-aid-section-7007b</a>, on DOL's website at
<a href="http://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/apply/find-opportunities">www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/grants/apply/find-opportunities</a>, and on
<a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> at <a href="https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363825">https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363825</a>. The
application notice and instructions on <a href="http://Grants.gov">Grants.gov</a> is the official
document governing the grant competition.
Accessible Format: On request to the program contact person listed
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Individuals with disabilities
can obtain this document in an accessible format.
Note: Marek Laco signs this notice in furtherance of DOL's role
in providing support to ED.
Kirsten Baesler,
Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education,
Department of Education.
In concurrence:
Marek Laco,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training, Department of
Labor.
[FR Doc. 2026-19240 Filed 9-18-26; 8:45 am]
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