Indian education formula grants to leas

The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District received a Formula Grant award of $220,222.00 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) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Ketchikan area.

Under this grant, the school district delivers academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The funding enables the district to implement culturally responsive educational services that address both the academic achievement and cultural preservation needs of its Native American student population. Grant funds are allocated with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total award amount, consistent with program requirements for maximizing direct service delivery to eligible students.