Indian education formula grants to leas

Maricopa Unified School District 20 received a $112,619 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) effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funding enables the district to deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. These activities are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain Indian Parent Committee consultation, limit administrative costs to 5% of the award, and track performance measures including student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive instructional activities.