Indian education formula grants to leas

The Gowanda Central School District received $180,688 in formula grant funding 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 of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programming specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant supports a range of educational initiatives including general instruction, English language learning, special education, and technology integration. As a formula grant program, the award was issued automatically to the district upon meeting statutory eligibility requirements, which include enrollment of at least 10 Indian children or Indian students constituting at least 25 percent of total enrollment. The district is required to maintain records for three years following the completion of grant-funded activities and must limit administrative costs to 5 percent of the total award.