Indian education formula grants to leas

Poplar School District 9 and 9B received $193,659 in 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 award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students at the district's school in Poplar, Montana.

Under this award, the school district implements targeted services to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and student support services tailored to the Native American student population. The grant enables the district to deliver culturally responsive education that integrates both academic achievement and cultural preservation, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive programming activities.