Indian education formula grants to leas

Claremore IND School District No. 1 received a Formula Grant award of $304,884 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 in the school district's service area located in Claremore, Oklahoma.

Through this funding, the school district will deliver academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. The program is designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a formula grant program, funds are distributed to eligible local educational agencies that meet statutory requirements and maintain compliance with federal regulations, including maintaining records for three years post-completion and adhering to applicable cost limitations and audit requirements outlined in 34 CFR and 2 CFR Part 200.