Indian education formula grants to leas

The Uintah School District received a Formula Grant award of $129,802 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 specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district's K-12 schools located in Vernal, Utah.

The grant funds educational services including culturally responsive academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services aimed at helping Native American students meet challenging state performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain records of grant expenditures for three years following award completion and must limit administrative costs to no more than 5% of the total award amount. Performance outcomes will be measured through student achievement metrics in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and the implementation of culturally responsive activities.