Department of Defense Impact Aid (Supplement, CWSD, BRAC)

DoD Impact Aid Program
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$70K FY2026
$70K
FY24
$70K
FY25
$70K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 DoD Impact Aid Supplemental payments may be used by the LEA without restriction, and Children with Severe Disabilities funding must be used to provide a free appropriate public education to children with disabilities.

Program Objective

To provide financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) for education related costs for military dependent children enrolled in the LEA during the specified school year.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • School District

Only LEAs eligible for Federal Impact Aid pursuant to Section 7703 of Title 20, U.S. Code may be eligible for one or more of the three independent DoD Impact Aid Programs.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

LEAs are notified by email. Financial assistance is deposited into a designated, verified LEA bank account.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days

Only DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities has an application deadline.

Program details & compliance

Description

These funds are a reimbursement to LEAs for education related costs for military dependent children enrolled in the LEA during the specified school year.

Mission Categories

Primary: Elementary and Secondary Education

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

There are no prescribed uses or restrictions for the DoD Impact Aid Supplemental awards.

Restrictions

DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities must be used to support the free appropriate public education to children with disabilities.

Required Documentation

The DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities Program annually notifies eligible LEAs that they may apply for DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities.
While no applications are required for DoD Impact Aid Supplemental and Large Scale Rebasing, banking information is required for award distribution.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Formula

This section was enacted as part of the Floyd D. Spence
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2001, and not as part of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 which comprises this chapter.

Contacts

Todd Ruh
571-372-5870
Department of Defense Education Activity, Partnership and Resources Division, Alexandria, VA 22350
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-12-26. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:29.