Indian education formula grants to leas

The Independent School District 435 in Waubun, Minnesota has been awarded a $175,342 federal Formula Grant 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 one-year grant, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, will support the district's comprehensive educational programs for its significant Native American student population. The grant funding will enable the district to deliver targeted academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and student support services designed to help Native American students meet challenging state performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The Indian Education Formula Grants program aims to address the unique educational and cultural needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in elementary and secondary schools nationwide.