Indian education formula grants to leas

Hilldale School District 29 received a $202,715 formula grant award 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 funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's elementary and secondary schools located in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

The grant funding supports a range of educational initiatives including academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. In accordance with program requirements, the district limits administrative costs to 5% of the grant award and measures performance based on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and implementation of culturally responsive educational activities.