Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

Independent School District 435 in Waubun, Minnesota received $170,580 in formula grant funding 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 award period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students within the district's service area.

The funding enables the district to deliver targeted educational services that help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Supported activities include academic instruction in core subjects, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and student support services. The district, which serves a significant Native American student population, must limit administrative costs to 5% of the award and maintain performance metrics focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities. Grant records must be maintained for three years following the completion of funded activities.