Indian education formula grants to leas

GRANT AWARD SUMMARY

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Multnomah County School District 1J (Portland Public Schools) $150,729.00 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 formula grant supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district's 81 schools serving over 44,000 students.

Funded activities under this award include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. Portland Public Schools will utilize these resources to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district, which serves a significant population of AIAN students among other underserved and culturally diverse populations, maintains extensive experience managing Indian education formula grants and demonstrates capacity to implement programs that address educational equity and student achievement outcomes in reading, mathematics, and high school graduation rates.