Indian education formula grants to leas

Tiospa Zina Tribal School received $121,211 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the 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 specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian students in kindergarten through 12th grade at the school's Sisseton, South Dakota location.

Under this award, Tiospa Zina Tribal School will develop and implement targeted instructional programs, cultural programming initiatives, professional development for teachers, and student support services. These funded activities are designed to help American Indian students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The school's utilization of this recurring annual formula grant—which has ranged from $108,610 to $121,211 in previous years—demonstrates a sustained federal commitment to supporting indigenous education and addressing the specific pedagogical and cultural needs of Native American learners within the local educational agency.