Indian education formula grants to leas

Kayenta Unified Schools received a formula grant award of $357,827 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 of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian students enrolled in the Kayenta school district, located in the Navajo Nation of Arizona.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, special education services, English language learning support, school nutrition, career and technical education, and technology integration. The grant aims to help Native American students meet state academic performance standards while preserving cultural heritage through specialized educational programming tailored to their needs. Administrative costs are capped at 5% of the total award, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.