Two Fort Riley area schools are getting big grants from the Defense Department.

The Daily Union reports the Department of Defense education activity awarded Geary County Unified School District 475 about $2 million and USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden more than $452,000.

The grants are given to schools impacted by military force structure changes.

To enhance educational opportunities for soldiers and their families which will have a direct impact on military readiness, retention and recruitment.