Indian education formula grants to leas

Page Unified School District #8 received a formula grant award of $427,024 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 district's K-12 educational services.

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. As a rural school district in Page, Arizona serving a predominantly Native American population, Page Unified School District #8 utilizes this formula grant to enhance educational outcomes, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities. The district must maintain administrative costs at or below 5% of the award and retain records for three years following the completion of funded activities.