Indian education formula grants to leas

Douglas County School District #0001 (Omaha Public Schools) received a $219,872 Formula Grant award 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 funding supports targeted academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and student support services specifically designed to help AIAN students meet state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district implements these services in compliance with federal requirements, including maintaining appropriate documentation, limiting administrative costs to 5% of the award, and measuring outcomes related to student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities. The award is contingent upon the district's annual application submission and demonstration that it meets statutory eligibility requirements, including enrollment of at least 10 Indian children or AIAN students constituting at least 25% of total enrollment.