The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $291,238 Formula Grant to Bemidji Independent School District 31 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The grant funding will support addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students in Bemidji, Minnesota to ensure they meet state performance standards and gain knowledge of their historical and cultural traditions. Specifically, the grant will deliver services from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to address the needs of Indian students so they can meet challenging state standards and ensure the students gain knowledge of their culture and history.