Indian education formula grants to leas

The federal Formula Grant award of $263,874 was provided by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The grant funding supports comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Durant School District 72 located in Durant, Oklahoma. The award period runs from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. The grant funding is used to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Native American students, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical services funded include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for Indian students in the district.