Indian education formula grants to leas

Award Overview:

Visalia Unified School District received a formula grant award of $129,813.00 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). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Visalia, California area.

Products and Services:

The grant funds comprehensive educational initiatives including academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and targeted support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. These services are designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The program emphasizes performance outcomes in reading and math achievement, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. As a formula grant, the award is distributed directly to the local educational agency based on statutory eligibility requirements and documented project proposals submitted to the Department of Education, with administrative costs limited to 5% of total grant funding.