The Military-Connected Schools Construction 2026 grant supports the improvement, renovation, and expansion of school facilities serving military-connected students. The programme focuses on upgrading learning environments to ensure safer, healthier, and more effective educational conditions for students from military families.
About the Military-Connected Schools Construction Grant
The Military-Connected Schools Construction Grant 2026 is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2008 and administered by the U.S. Department of War (DoW). It provides funding to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to improve educational infrastructure in schools with significant military-connected student populations. The goal is to strengthen academic outcomes by addressing urgent facility needs and modernizing school environments.
Funding Size
- Total funding available: $100,000,000
- Minimum award: $250,000
- Maximum award: $25,000,000
- Funding use: Educational facility construction and renovation only
Who Can Apply
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs) applying on behalf of eligible schools
- LEAs eligible for U.S. Department of Education Impact Aid Basic Support Payments
- LEAs serving at least 400 federally connected students OR where federally connected students represent at least 3% of enrollment
- Schools with at least 15% military-connected student enrollment
Geographic Eligibility
- United States only
- Eligibility determined by federal education funding qualification and military-connected student population
Sector or Thematic Focus
- School construction and infrastructure development
- Health and safety improvements in educational facilities
- Classroom modernization and learning environment upgrades
- Emergency repairs and hazard mitigation (structural, electrical, HVAC, environmental risks)
- Accessibility and emergency preparedness enhancements
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Application Process
- LEA submits application on behalf of eligible schools
- Applications must demonstrate alignment with funding priorities
- Projects are reviewed based on urgency and educational impact
- Funding may be awarded depending on availability and fiscal year allocation
Required Materials
- Proof of LEA eligibility under Impact Aid criteria
- Verification of military-connected student enrollment
- Project proposal outlining construction or renovation plans
- Cost estimates and budget breakdown
- Evidence of facility condition (for emergency priority cases)
- Compliance documentation for educational construction standards
Key Dates
- Application closing date: 22 May 2026
- Funding decisions: subject to availability of federal funds
- Project implementation: dependent on award notification timeline
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Selection Notes
- Priority 1: Emergency facility needs posing health or safety risks (structural damage, HVAC failure, environmental hazards, code violations)
- Priority 2: Projects improving instructional environments and academic infrastructure
- Strong emphasis on urgency, student safety, and learning impact
- Funding is not guaranteed even if eligibility is met