Indian education formula grants to leas

Salamanca City School District received a Formula Grant award of $329,148 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 initiatives 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 a range of educational services and programming, including academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services. These activities are designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant directly supports the district's mission of delivering culturally informed K-12 educational services with emphasis on supporting Native American students' academic achievement and cultural development. As a local educational agency serving a significant Native American student population near tribal lands in Salamanca, New York, the district is required to maintain grant records for three years following completion and limit administrative costs to 5% of the award.