Indian education formula grants to leas

The Auburn School District received a Formula Grant award of $136,989 from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's elementary and secondary schools.

The grant funds educational initiatives including academic instruction in core subjects, culturally responsive programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state performance standards while preserving cultural heritage. The program requires the district to maintain performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally relevant activities. Administrative costs are capped at 5% of the grant award, with all remaining funds directed toward direct educational services and programming for Native American students.