Indian education formula grants to leas

The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District received $372,848 in 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 services specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Soldotna, Alaska school district.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American and Alaska Native students. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant operates under standard federal requirements, including maintenance of records for three years post-completion, limitation of administrative costs to 5%, and performance measurement focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.