This federal Formula Grant award of $143,656.00 from the Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education supports the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The grant provides funding to the Grand Coulee Dam School District No 301J in Coulee Dam, WA to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Native American students. This allows them to meet challenging state academic standards and gain knowledge of their languages and cultures. The School District has received over $1 million in federal education grant awards, including through the Impact Aid program and additional grants distributed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction to support programs like Title I, Special Education, and 21st Century Community Learning Centers.