Indian education formula grants to leas

Dunseith Public School District #1 received a Formula Grant award of $137,608 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 period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Dunseith, North Dakota school district.

The grant funds support a range of educational initiatives including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. These services help AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a local educational agency serving a significant population of Native American students, Dunseith Public School maintains detailed records of program activities and outcomes, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.