Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

Bemidji Independent School District 31 received $342,284 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. The funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Bemidji, Minnesota school district.

The grant funds support a range of educational services and activities including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. These initiatives are designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district's consistent receipt of these annual formula grants reflects its demonstrated capacity to effectively serve the AIAN student population and its commitment to culturally responsive education that addresses both academic achievement and cultural preservation.