Indian education formula grants to leas

Santa Fe Indian School, Inc. received a $178,203 Indian Education Formula Grant from the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (CFDA 84.060) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students. The school serves approximately 700 students in grades 7-12 representing 19 Pueblos and other tribal nations in New Mexico, including Navajo and Apache tribes.

The funded activities under this award include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services that help Native American students meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a recurring recipient of Indian Education Formula Grants since fiscal year 2022, Santa Fe Indian School leverages these annual allocations to deliver culturally responsive educational programming that addresses the holistic needs of its American Indian student population.