Indian education formula grants to leas

Tuba City Unified School District #15 received a $318,120 Indian Education Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under CFDA 84.060 (Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of the district's predominantly Native American student population, of which 98% are American Indian students. Funding is directed toward academic instruction, cultural programming, and targeted student support services that help American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

The formula grant award reflects the district's eligibility as a local educational agency located within the Navajo Nation in rural Arizona and its demonstrated commitment to providing culturally responsive education. As a formula grant, the award is issued directly to the applicant based on meeting statutory requirements and serving a qualifying student population. The district is required to maintain records for three years following completion of activities funded under this grant and must limit administrative costs to 5% of the award, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive programming.