Indian education formula grants to leas

The Detroit Lakes Public Schools District received a $153,762 Indian Education Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (CFDA 84.060) to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of its American Indian student population. The grant period runs from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.

As the prime recipient, the Detroit Lakes Public Schools District uses the grant funds to help its American Indian students meet state academic standards while gaining knowledge of their tribal languages and heritage. Additionally, the district has received federal pass-through funding from the Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Agriculture as sub-awards to provide students with healthy, locally-sourced meals and support urgent COVID-19 pandemic needs. The overall goal of the federal grant program and sub-awards is to serve the educational and cultural needs of the district's American Indian students.