State Aid Updates - July 2026

🚨 STATE AID UPDATES – EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 🚨

Please be aware of the following changes to the State Aid Program:

💰 State Aid funding has increased to $15,300.

🚒 NFIRS/NERIS reporting is no longer connected to State Aid funding.
All departments will receive the full $15,300 allotment.

📈 New expenditure limits:
• Insurance: Up to $10,000
• Utilities: Up to $4,500
• Internet: Up to $1,500

⚠️ These increased limits cannot be used on the 2025-2026 Proof of Purchase (POP). They will take effect with the 2026-2027 POP.

📅 New Submission Deadline
State Aid submissions must be received by September 30.

📬 Accepted Submission Methods
✅ Mail
✅ Email
✅ In Person
❌ Fax submissions will no longer be accepted starting October 1, 2026.

Contact Ashley Tackett by email at fdstateaid@kctcs.edu with questions.