Indian education formula grants to leas

The Lower Kuskokwim School District (LKSD) received a formula grant award of $1,315,286 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). The award, dated July 1, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in LKSD's service area of 22 villages and 6 schools in Bethel, Alaska.

Through this funding, LKSD delivers culturally-responsive educational services including academic instruction aligned with state performance standards, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. These initiatives emphasize bilingual and culturally-relevant instruction while preparing Native Alaskan students to meet challenging academic standards in reading and math while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant supports the district's mission to ensure effective learning experiences for AIAN students in elementary and secondary educational settings, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the award amount in compliance with program requirements.