Indian education formula grants to leas

Grant Award Summary

Stillwater School District 16 received a formula grant award of $147,450.00 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 of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Stillwater, Oklahoma area.

The grant funds support academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically benefiting Native American students. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The award represents part of the federal government's approximately $110.4 million annual commitment to this program, which distributes formula grants to approximately 1,300 local educational agencies, tribal organizations, and school districts nationwide with significant Native American student populations.