Indian education formula grants to leas

Parker Unified School District 27 received $190,640 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 of 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 students in the Parker, Arizona school district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and targeted student support services aimed at helping Native American students meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district's grant-funded programs typically include K-12 general instruction, special education, English language learning support, and school nutrition services, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. As required by program guidelines, the district maintains administrative costs at or below 5% of the total award and must maintain grant records for three years following the completion of funded activities.