This federal Formula Grant award of $397,145.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program provides funding to the Bismarck Public School District No.1 to support comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
The grant funding supports academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency, the Bismarck Public School District No.1 will use the grant funds to deliver these services to its Native American student population. The award period is from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.