Indian education formula grants to leas

The Yupiit School District in Akiachak, Alaska received $187,136 in formula grant funding from 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 award was effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of Alaska Native and American Indian (AIAN) students, enabling them to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage.

Under this award, the Yupiit School District delivers educational services including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. The program emphasizes improving student achievement in reading and mathematics, increasing high school graduation rates, and integrating culturally responsive educational activities. As a designated Alaskan Native Servicing Institution, the district serves the Alaska Native student population in the remote Akiachak region and may allocate up to 5% of grant funds for administrative costs, with the remainder directed toward direct educational programming and support services.