Indian education formula grants to leas

Deer River Public School District received $136,014 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, issued July 1, 2025, with completion by June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's K-12 system.

Under this formula grant, Deer River Public Schools delivers targeted services and programming that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage. Typical funded activities include academic instruction in core subjects, culturally responsive programming, professional development for teachers serving Native American students, and specialized student support services. The funding enables the district to provide supplemental educational services to its community with a significant Native American population while maintaining compliance with federal requirements, including limiting administrative costs to 5% and maintaining records for three years following grant completion.