Indian education formula grants to leas

Cibecue Community Education Board, Inc., doing business as Dishchiibikoh Community School, received a $135,607 Formula Grant 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 award period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The school is a tribally owned, non-profit educational institution serving a predominantly Native American student population in Cibecue, Arizona.

The funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Key products and services delivered through this grant include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. These initiatives are designed to help Native American students meet challenging state performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage, including instruction in native languages, traditions, and history, while preparing students for future educational and career opportunities. The school maintains a 5% administrative cost limitation and must track performance measures related to student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.