Indian education formula grants to leas

The County of Big Horn Big Horn Co School District 17H & 1 received a Formula Grant award of $305,813 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 award supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Hardin, Montana area.

The funded grant activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. The school district utilizes these resources to provide K-12 educational services with a strong emphasis on Native American student achievement, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, and culturally responsive programming. Additionally, the district leverages complementary funding streams, including Impact Aid Program grants and sub-grants from the Montana Office of Public Instruction, to deliver integrated educational services that support student achievement in reading and math while preserving Native American cultural heritage.