Indian education formula grants to leas

Cuba Independent School District received $115,474 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 July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational services specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students at the district, which serves a predominantly Native American rural community in Cuba, New Mexico.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming aligned with Native American heritage, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for the district's 714 students, 77% of whom identify as Native American. These services are designed to ensure that Native American students meet challenging state academic performance standards while maintaining cultural identity. The award represents one of approximately 1,300 formula grants distributed nationally under this program to support eligible local educational agencies serving significant Native American student populations.