Indian education formula grants to leas

The New Town Public School District received $211,787 in funding under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the award period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational initiatives 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 the district's elementary and secondary schools. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain performance measures focusing on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. The grant further requires the district to limit administrative costs to 5% of total funding and maintain records for three years following the completion of funded activities.