Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) $587,710 through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in TUSD.

Under this award, TUSD will deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The funding will support activities focused on improving student achievement in reading and mathematics, supporting high school graduation rates, and implementing culturally responsive educational practices. TUSD, as the largest PreK-12 school district in Southern Arizona, will allocate no more than 5% of grant funds to administrative costs, consistent with program requirements, and will maintain records for three years following the completion of funded activities.