Indian education formula grants to leas

San Carlos Unified School District received a $316,262 formula grant 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 services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district's schools, including Rice Elementary School.

The funding enables San Carlos Unified School District to deliver culturally responsive, academically rigorous K-12 educational programming that includes academic instruction aligned to state performance standards, cultural programming that preserves Native American heritage, targeted student support services, teacher professional development, and English language learning support. The program prioritizes helping AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards in reading and math while maintaining engagement in culturally relevant activities. The district must limit administrative costs to 5% of the award and maintain records of grant expenditures for three years following completion of funded activities.