Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program – 84.041C
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (DOL-OESE)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) seeking emergency funding for school facility repairs, renovations, and alterations. LEAs must address health and safety threats to building occupants due to emergency conditions. Facility replacement or ADA accessibility improvements are eligible when cost-effective or part of a larger project. Priority goes to schools serving students in federally connected areas.
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Program description
The Division of Impact Aid Programs (DIAP) will soon announce the opening of the $19M Discretionary Construction Grants Competition. This competition will be published in the Federal Register and on Grants.gov under the Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program provides support to eligible Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in addressing emergency needs related to school facilities. These grants provide funding to repair, renovate, alter, or replace school facilities used for free public education when emergency conditions threaten the health and safety of building occupants. Where it is more cost-effective, complete facility replacement may be supported. Accessibility improvements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be included as part of a larger project.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement for Education and Research Activities
- Project Narrative describing emergency condition and proposed solution
- Budget and Budget Narrative with cost justification
- Evidence of emergency (inspection reports, health assessments, engineer reports)
- Impact Aid eligibility documentation
- ADA accessibility compliance plan (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
- 📧 jacqueline.bass@ed.gov
- 📞 202-693-2606
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 84.041 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$70,591,527
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$67,068,012
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$63,264,716
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$60,879,299
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$51,500,057
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$46,065,976
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$42,761,206
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$40,714,515
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$39,145,878
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$38,773,106
Top States by Funding
- AZ 16 awards $334.3M
- NM 10 awards $309.3M
- TX 6 awards $293.7M
- AK 11 awards $275.2M
- NY 8 awards $177.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 84.041). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $1,409,277,000 | |
| 2019 | $1,441,277,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,481,277,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,496,277,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,552,277,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,613,277,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $1,620,316,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $1,613,277,000 |
FAQ
What types of schools are eligible?
Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) that operate free public schools. This includes traditional public school districts and charter school authorizing entities in eligible impact aid areas.
What counts as an eligible emergency facility need?
Conditions that threaten health and safety of building occupants. Examples include structural damage, hazardous materials, roof failure, or critical system failures requiring immediate repair.
Can we replace an entire building instead of repairing it?
Yes, if replacement is more cost-effective than repair. You must demonstrate that replacement offers better value than renovation.
Is there cost-sharing required?
No. This is a federal grant with no required local match or cost-sharing.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards typically range from $400,000 to $8,000,000 depending on project scope and need.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Document the emergency condition clearly. Use photos, inspection reports, and health/safety assessments to show immediate risk to occupants.
- Connect your project to impact aid eligibility. Explain how your LEA meets impact aid criteria (federally connected students, military families, etc.).
- Show cost-effectiveness. Provide repair vs. replacement analysis with contractor quotes for major projects.
- Highlight community impact. Describe how the emergency condition affects student learning and operations.
- Submit all required federal forms properly. Use SF-424 and SF-424 Supplement for Education and Research Activities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to clearly document the emergency condition with evidence like inspections or health reports. Applying when your LEA does not qualify for impact aid eligibility or showing weak federal connection. Submitting incomplete budget justification or unclear cost-effectiveness analysis for replacement projects.
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