Indian education formula grants to leas

Stigler Public Schools received $105,885 in formula grant funding 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 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 Stigler, Oklahoma area.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant operates under a standard one-year award cycle and requires the school district to maintain records for three years following grant completion and limit administrative costs to 5% of the total award amount.