Indian education formula grants to leas

Chinle Unified School District #24 received a $704,973 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. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programming designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the district's service area in Chinle, Arizona.

The district will utilize this funding to deliver culturally responsive educational services that help Native American students meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Anticipated funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services. The grant aligns with the district's broader mission to serve its predominantly Native American student population with comprehensive support spanning pre-K through 12th grade, complementing other federal awards the district has received for mental health interventions, impact aid, and infrastructure improvements.