Indian education formula grants to leas

Denver Public Schools received $181,484.00 in funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students within the district's service area in Denver, Colorado.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The program requires the district to maintain performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total award amount, with records maintained for three years following grant completion.