Indian education formula grants to leas

Sioux Falls School District No. 49-5 received a formula grant award of $407,751.00 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, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, 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.

The funding supports culturally relevant academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and targeted student support services intended to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a formula grant recipient meeting the statutory requirement of enrolling at least 10 Indian children or having Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment, the district must maintain records for three years following activity completion and limit administrative costs to 5 percent of the award. Performance measures focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and the delivery of culturally responsive educational activities.