Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $217,562 Indian Education Formula Grant to the Eagle Butte School District 20-1 in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. This one-year grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, supports the district's comprehensive educational services for American Indian and Alaska Native students. The grant aligns with the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program, which provides funding to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Native American students. Typical services funded through this grant include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support to improve educational outcomes for Indian students and help them meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.