Indian education formula grants to leas

The Matanuska Susitna Borough School District received a Formula Grant award of $571,013.00 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 funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled across the district's 48 schools serving over 19,000 students in the Palmer, Alaska area.

The grant funds support academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency in Alaska serving a significant Native Alaskan student population, the district is eligible for this federal grant program and utilizes the funding to deliver culturally responsive educational activities with a focus on student achievement in core academic areas. The district maintains records of grant-funded activities for three years following the completion of the award period in compliance with federal requirements.