Indian education formula grants to leas

The Pima County School Superintendent's Office received a $250,316 formula grant award 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. This award supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Tucson, Arizona area.

The grant funding supports a range of educational services and programming for Native American students, including academic instruction aligned with state performance standards, cultural programming that preserves heritage, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. The program emphasizes helping AIAN students achieve challenging academic standards in reading and mathematics while maintaining culturally responsive educational practices. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the award, ensuring that the majority of funding directly supports student-focused educational initiatives and services within eligible local educational agencies.