Indian education formula grants to leas

The Mescalero Apache School in Mescalero, New Mexico received a $143,349 Formula Grant award under the U.S. Department of Education's Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) program. This grant supports the school's comprehensive educational programs for approximately 1,600 American Indian and Alaska Native students, with a focus on addressing their unique cultural, language, and academic needs. Key services delivered through this funding include Indian education programs, Native language learning opportunities, and cultural enrichment activities. The grant enables the school to develop and implement culturally responsive initiatives that help students meet academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage, such as the Mescalero Apache Language Program, a four-year project aimed at preserving and promoting the tribe's native language. By leveraging this federal formula grant, the Mescalero Apache School provides targeted educational services that support the academic achievement, linguistic preservation, and cultural identity of the Native American students in their community.