Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Kuspuk School District received $105,308 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) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award supports comprehensive educational services specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Aniak, Alaska region.

Grant funds support a range of educational activities including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. Based on the district's historical funding patterns, these services encompass general K-12 instruction, special education, English language learning support, school nutrition programs, career and technical education, technology integration, and culturally responsive academic support. The formula grant program ensures that AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and implementation of culturally responsive educational activities.