Indian education formula grants to leas

Bishop Unified School District received a formula grant award of $144,855.00 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 programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Bishop, California area, enabling these students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in K-12 educational settings. Bishop Unified School District, operating as a child entity under the Inyo County Office of Education, will coordinate service delivery to support improved student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total award amount, consistent with program requirements, and the district must maintain records for three years following the completion of grant-funded activities.