Indian education formula grants to leas

Banning Unified School District received $107,578 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, with an award date of July 1, 2025, and completion date of June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's service area in Banning, California.

The funded program encompasses academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary education. Through this award, Banning Unified School District will implement initiatives to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Consistent with program requirements, the district is limited to 5% of grant funds for administrative costs, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.