Indian education formula grants to leas

The Oklahoma City Board of Education received $576,796 in formula grant funding 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 award supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The grant funds activities including academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The Oklahoma City Board of Education, which serves Oklahoma County School District I-89, has a demonstrated track record of administering Indian Education Formula Grants and related sub-grant programs in partnership with state entities to deliver critical educational services to diverse student populations.