Formula Grant S060A250351

This $211,074 Indian Education Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (CFDA 84.060, Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies) supports comprehensive educational programs for American Indian and Alaska Native students at the Sallisaw School District No. 1 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The grant funding will be used to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of these students, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical funded activities may include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to improve educational outcomes for Native American students within the district.

The Sallisaw School District No. 1 also receives numerous sub-awards from the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, which cover a wide range of additional educational support services, including special education, nutritional programs, teacher training, rural school support, adult education, vocational education, and COVID-19 relief efforts. These sub-grants further enhance the district's ability to provide comprehensive, well-rounded educational opportunities that address the specific needs of its diverse student population.