Indian education formula grants to leas

The Terrebonne Parish School Board received a formula grant award of $397,640 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. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Houma, Louisiana school district.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These initiatives are designed to help American Indian and Alaska Native students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The school board is required to limit administrative costs to a maximum of 5% of the award and must maintain records for three years following the completion of grant-funded activities. Performance measures focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational programming.