Indian education formula grants to leas

Lawton Public Schools received a Formula Grant award of $352,951 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 funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Lawton, Oklahoma school district.

The grant funds activities including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. These services are intended to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The funding also supports performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the total award amount, ensuring that the majority of resources are directed toward direct student services and programming.