Indian education formula grants to leas

Harlem School District 12 received $143,038.00 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Harlem, Montana school district. The funding supports academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students, enabling them to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage.

As a rural school district serving a significant Native American student population, Harlem School District 12 utilizes the formula grant funding to deliver K-12 educational services across Harlem Elementary School and Harlem Junior/Senior High School. The district operates under the administrative requirement of maintaining no more than 5% of grant funds for administrative costs, with performance accountability focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. This award represents part of the district's broader federal funding portfolio, which also includes Impact Aid Program funding and sub-awards from the Montana Office of Public Instruction.