Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

Verdigris Public Schools received a Formula Grant award of $104,724.00 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), effective 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 enrolled in the school district's elementary and secondary schools.

The funding supports activities that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical activities funded through this program include academic instruction tailored to Native American students, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. Verdigris Public Schools, located in Claremore, Oklahoma, is eligible for this funding as an LEA in Oklahoma serving Indian students, and has demonstrated a consistent pattern of utilizing these grants to support comprehensive educational initiatives for Native American populations.