Indian education formula grants to leas

Missoula County Public Schools received a $121,211 Indian Education Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under CFDA 84.060 (Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies), effective 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 (AIAN) students enrolled in the district, enabling them to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage.

The grant funds academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students at Washington Middle School in Missoula, Montana. In accordance with program requirements, the school district limits administrative costs to no more than 5% of the award and maintains performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. As a recipient of consistent annual awards under this program, Missoula County Public Schools works in conjunction with Indian Parent Committees to ensure culturally appropriate program design and implementation.