Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $128,827 Indian Education Formula Grant to the Uintah County School District in Vernal, UT. This one-year grant, running from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, is provided under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The funding supports the district's comprehensive educational services for American Indian and Alaska Native students, addressing their unique cultural, language, and academic needs. Typical grant-funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency, the Uintah County School District has a strong track record of effectively utilizing federal grants to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive educational programming for its Native American student population.