Indian education formula grants to leas

Bismarck Public School District No. 1 received $389,172 in formula grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students served by the district.

The funding enables the district to deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services focused on helping Native American students meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a recipient of this formula grant, the district is required to maintain its Indian Parent Committee consultation processes and ensure that no more than 5% of grant funds are allocated to administrative costs, with performance outcomes centered on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.