Indian education formula grants to leas

Pinon Unified School District received a $229,418 Indian Education Formula Grant to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district's K-12 schools located in Pinon, Arizona.

The grant funds educational services including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain records of grant expenditures for three years following project completion and must limit administrative costs to no more than 5 percent of the total award. Performance measures for the program focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and implementation of culturally responsive activities.