Indian education formula grants to leas

Award Details: Byng School District received $208,055.00 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). The award was issued on July 1, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2026.

Products and Services: The grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in Byng School District, located in Ada, Oklahoma. Funded activities include academic instruction in core subjects, cultural programming that preserves Native American heritage, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining connections to their cultural identity. The district is required to maintain administrative costs at or below 5% of the award and must focus performance measures on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.