Indian education formula grants to leas

Salmon River Central School District received a $509,836 Formula Grant 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 July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district's schools located in Fort Covington, New York.

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 are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district's grant portfolio demonstrates a consistent pattern of annual awards under this program, with previous awards ranging from $453,011 to $509,836 between 2021 and 2025, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to serving its significant Native American student population in this rural region.