Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $231,621 Formula Grant under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program to the Del Norte County Unified, doing business as the Del Norte County Office of Education, in Crescent City, California. The grant runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 and supports comprehensive educational programs tailored to the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. The funding is used to deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services to help these students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The Del Norte County Unified has received multiple federal grants in this program, indicating its extensive experience in administering Indian education initiatives for the local Native American student population.