Indian education formula grants to leas

Independent School District No 20 of Muskogee County, Oklahoma (operating as Muskogee Public Schools) received a Formula Grant award of $341,341.00 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 period runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

The grant funds comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district. Funded activities include academic instruction in core subjects, culturally responsive programming, professional development for educators, and targeted student support services. These initiatives aim to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage and improving outcomes in reading, mathematics, and high school graduation rates. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total award amount.