Indian education formula grants to leas

Ponca City Public Schools received a $208,984 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. The award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

Funded activities under this award include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain administrative costs at no more than 5% of the award and track performance measures including student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.