Schools on Fed Land: Apply Now for Roof-Fix Cash
Published Date: 9/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Education and Labor are inviting certain school districts to apply for emergency construction grants in 2026. These grants help schools on federal land fix urgent building problems that threaten student safety. Applications are due by November 10, 2026, so eligible districts should act fast to secure funds for critical repairs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Emergency Construction Grants Available
The FY 2026 Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program (ALN 84.041C) lets eligible local school districts on federal land apply for grants to fix emergency building problems that threaten student safety. The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration is soliciting applications on behalf of the Department of Education for these emergency repairs.
Who Is Eligible to Apply
An LEA may apply for an emergency grant only if it meets all eligibility tests: (a) it is eligible for formula construction funds under section 7007(a) because at least 50 percent of its average daily attendance are federally connected children who live on Indian lands or have a parent on active duty; (b) it has no practical bond capacity, or minimal capacity and has used at least 75 percent of its bond limit, or is eligible under section 7003(b)(2) for heavily impacted districts; and (c) it has a school facility emergency the Secretary determines poses a health or safety hazard consistent with 34 CFR 222.172(a) and 222.173.
Application Deadline and Submission
Eligible applicants must submit complete proposals electronically through Grants.gov using the "APPLY" function by 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 10, 2026. The Grants.gov application notice and instructions govern the competition.
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