Indian education formula grants to leas

The Dekalb County Board of Education received a Formula Grant award of $244,047 from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in Dekalb County schools located in Rainsville, Alabama.

Under this award, the school district delivers targeted academic instruction in reading and math, cultural programming that preserves Native American heritage, professional development for educators, and specialized student support services. These services enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining cultural identity. The grant operates as a formula-based allocation, awarded annually to eligible local educational agencies that meet statutory enrollment thresholds for Indian students and comply with federal reporting and audit requirements. Record retention and reporting obligations extend three years beyond grant completion.