Indian education formula grants to leas

The Matanuska Susitna Borough School District received a $632,968 Formula Grant award on July 1, 2024 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program. This grant supports the district's comprehensive educational programs and services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the district's elementary and secondary schools. The grant funding will be used to deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services to improve educational outcomes and preserve cultural heritage for the district's Native student population. This annual formula grant award, ranging from $632,968 to $695,320 in recent years, is a critical component of the district's overall federal grant portfolio, which also includes sub-awards from the state of Alaska for programs like Title I, Special Education, and COVID-19 relief.