Indian education formula grants to leas

Miami School District I-23 in Miami, Oklahoma received $151,397 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programming designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

Under this formula grant, Miami School District I-23 delivers targeted educational services including academic instruction, cultural programming aligned with Native American heritage, professional development for educators, and specialized student support services. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet rigorous state academic performance standards while maintaining cultural identity. The district's programming reflects a multifaceted approach to student support, leveraging both this federal grant and complementary sub-awards from the State Department of Education covering special education, English language learner assistance, and other student enrichment initiatives. The grant represents one of approximately 1,300 annual awards distributed nationally under this program to support educational equity and academic achievement for Native American student populations.