Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

Scotland County Board Of Education received $228,025 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 award period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The grant funds educational programs and services that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical activities supported through this program include academic instruction in core subjects, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. The district must maintain administrative costs at or below 5 percent of the grant award and is required to consult with Indian Parent Committees in program planning and implementation. Performance accountability includes tracking student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and the effectiveness of culturally responsive activities delivered to the Native American student population served.