Indian education formula grants to leas

Lapwai School District #341 received a Formula Grant award of $109,368.00 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 of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district, which serves a diverse student population representing 26 tribal affiliations on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Lapwai, Idaho.

Funded activities under this grant include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary education. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. As a qualifying local educational agency, Lapwai School District #341 must maintain records for three years following grant completion and limit administrative costs to 5% of the award amount.