Indian education formula grants to leas

Chandler Unified School District received $192,033 in formula grant 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 award period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students served by the district in Chandler, Arizona.

The grant funds educational programs and services that enable AIAN students to meet state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage. Typical funded activities include academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services in elementary and secondary education settings. The district is required to maintain Indian Parent Committee consultation throughout program implementation and must limit administrative costs to 5 percent of the award, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.