Sanders Unified School District 18 received a formula grant award of $148,843 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 the development and implementation of elementary and secondary educational programs that address the unique academic, cultural, and language-related needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district.
The funded programs deliver comprehensive educational services designed to help Native American students achieve proficiency in reading and mathematics while meeting challenging state academic performance standards. Key components include culturally responsive instructional activities, professional development for educators on Native American education best practices, and targeted student support services that preserve cultural heritage. The district, which serves a predominantly Native American student population in Sanders, Arizona, must maintain performance measures focused on student achievement outcomes and high school graduation rates, with administrative costs limited to 5 percent of the total award amount.