Indian education formula grants to leas

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District received $564,964.00 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, issued July 1, 2025, with completion by June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's service area.

The grant funds educational programs and services including academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These efforts are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district, which serves approximately 12,631 students across 33-35 schools in Fairbanks, Alaska, has a demonstrated track record of implementing evidence-based educational initiatives through federal funding, positioning it to effectively deploy these resources toward improving student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.