Indian education formula grants to leas

Osseo Area Public Schools (County of Hennepin Independent School District 279) received a Formula Grant award of $120,277.00 from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Osseo, Minnesota area.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These initiatives enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The school district is required to maintain records for three years following program completion and must limit administrative costs to no more than 5% of the award amount, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.