Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded ST John School District 3 in St. John, North Dakota a Formula Grant of $120,407.00 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's K-12 academic programming.

The district utilizes this funding to deliver targeted educational services including culturally informed academic instruction, teacher professional development, student support services, and culturally responsive activities that help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Performance measures under this grant focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and engagement in culturally relevant programming. The district must limit administrative costs to 5% of the award and maintain detailed records of grant-funded activities for three years following the completion of the award period.