FAQs

Grants and Special Revenues are funds the district receives from federal, state, local, or private sources to support specific programs, services, or initiatives. These funds are restricted and must be used for their intended purpose.

Grant funds are used to support programs that benefit students and the district, such as instructional programs, special education services, child nutrition services, professional development, and other targeted initiatives. Each grant has specific requirements governing how funds may be spent.

The district’s Grants and Special Revenues department oversees the management, compliance, and reporting of grant and special revenue funds. This ensures funds are used appropriately and in accordance with grant requirements and applicable laws and regulations.

Grant funds are separate from the district’s general operating budget and are restricted to specific purposes. While grants supplement district resources, they cannot replace or be used interchangeably with general funds unless explicitly allowed.

No. Grant funds are separate from state funding provided through the Basic Allotment. Grants are awarded for specific programs or purposes and cannot be used to replace general education funding or ongoing operating costs unless explicitly allowed.

Unused grant funds are handled according to the grant’s requirements, which may include returning funds to the granting agency or carrying them forward if allowed.

The district follows federal, state, and local regulations for grant management, including financial reporting, yearly audits, and on-going monitoring. Information about grants may also be presented to the Board of Trustees and made available to the public as required.

Yes. Information about certain grants, including purposes and funding sources, may be available through board agenda items, financial reports, or public records requests, in accordance with applicable laws.

Members of the public may submit questions or comments regarding grants and special revenues through to grants@dentonisd.org. Specific opportunities for public comment may also be provided when required by grant regulations.

For questions or general information regarding grants and special revenues, please contact the district’s Grants and Special Revenues department at grants@dentonisd.org.