Indian education formula grants to leas

Pierre School District #32-2 received $155,113 in 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 period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational services specifically 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 for Native American students in K-12 educational settings. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district, located in Pierre, South Dakota, has demonstrated consistent engagement with this federal program and maintains administrative costs within the 5% limitation, with performance metrics focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive programming.