Indian education formula grants to leas

The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J a formula grant of $137,323.00 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 initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the district's K-12 educational programs.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. The grant enables the school district to help American Indian and Alaska Native students meet state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency serving a community with significant Native American enrollment in an area with substantial federal land presence, Grand Coulee Dam School District No. 301J utilizes this federal support to provide comprehensive educational services that address both the academic achievement and cultural preservation needs of its American Indian student population.