Indian education formula grants to leas

Great Falls Public Schools (Great Falls Parent Participation Preschool, Inc.) received $289,791 in federal funding 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 formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services intended to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage and language. These initiatives focus on improving student achievement in reading and math, supporting high school graduation rates, and delivering culturally responsive educational activities that address both the academic and cultural development needs of Native American students within the Great Falls school district.