Indian education formula grants to leas

Piedmont School District 22 received a formula grant award of $110,762.00 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 award supports comprehensive educational programs 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 focused on helping AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a school district in Oklahoma—a state with significant Native American populations—Piedmont School District 22 is exempt from the standard enrollment threshold requirements (minimum 10 Indian children or 25% of total enrollment) and receives direct formula funding to advance educational outcomes for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. The district is required to maintain project records for three years following the completion of grant activities and limit administrative costs to 5% of the total award.