Indian education formula grants to leas

The Sioux City Community School District received a $102,582 Indian Education Formula Grant from the Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. This award was provided under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program, which aims to address the unique educational and cultural needs of Native American students to help them meet state performance standards. The funding enables the school district to offer specialized academic programs and resources that enrich the educational experience and support the success of its Native American student population. Additionally, the district has received sub awards from pandemic relief funding allocated by the Department of Education to the state of Iowa, providing emergency resources to mitigate COVID-19 impacts on school operations and student services.