Indian education formula grants to leas

Stilwell Public Schools received $222,452 in formula grant 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 July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The award supports comprehensive educational initiatives specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funding supports a range of educational services and programs, including academic instruction in core subject areas, culturally responsive programming that preserves Native American heritage, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet state academic performance standards while maintaining cultural identity. As a local educational agency serving approximately 1,350 students in a predominantly Native American community in Stilwell, Oklahoma, the district is well-positioned to deliver these mission-aligned services under the statutory requirements of CFDA 84.060, which allows for up to 5% of funds to support administrative costs.