Indian education formula grants to leas

Syracuse City School District (SCSD) received $213,444 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award period runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in SCSD, enabling these students to meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

Under this award, SCSD will deliver a range of educational services and programming for AIAN students, including academic instruction in core subjects, cultural programming that promotes Native American heritage and identity, professional development for educators serving AIAN populations, and targeted student support services. The funding supports SCSD's commitment to culturally responsive education that balances academic achievement with cultural preservation. As a substantial recipient of federal grant funding, SCSD administers this award in conjunction with multiple other federal education programs serving over 19,000 students across 32 schools in Syracuse, New York.