Indian education formula grants to leas

Sisseton School District 54-2 received a Formula Grant award of $148,146 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 programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students served by the district in Sisseton, South Dakota.

The funded activities under this grant include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. The district operates Westside Elementary School and is committed to delivering culturally responsive educational programming that helps AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a formula grant recipient, the district must limit administrative costs to 5% of the award and will be required to track performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities. Grant funds must be expended within the award period, with records maintained for three years following completion of funded activities.