Indian education formula grants to leas

The Kodiak Island Borough School District received a $170,770 formula grant award 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. This award supports comprehensive educational programming designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Kodiak, Alaska region.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services aimed at helping AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage. The grant funds support the district's ongoing commitment to serving its student population through culturally responsive educational initiatives. As a formula grant recipient, the Kodiak Island Borough School District must maintain records for three years following the completion of grant-funded activities and comply with applicable federal regulations, including limitations on administrative costs and annual reporting requirements to the Department of Education.