Indian education formula grants to leas

The Board of Education Fargo School, doing business as Fargo Public Schools, received a $171,472 Indian Education Formula Grant (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the period 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 Fargo Public Schools district.

The grant funds academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically for Native American students in the district's elementary and secondary schools. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Fargo Public Schools must maintain records of grant expenditures for three years following the grant period and is subject to federal audit requirements if total federal awards expended exceed $750,000 annually. The district is required to consult with an Indian Parent Committee and limit administrative costs to no more than 5% of the award amount, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.