Indian education formula grants to leas

The Okmulgee Board of Education received $112,619 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. This formula grant, awarded on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Okmulgee, Oklahoma school district.

The grant funds educational initiatives including academic instruction, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain performance measures focusing on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the total award.