Indian education formula grants to leas

Chief Leschi Schools received $213,317.00 in funding under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award period runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students at the school's Edgewood, Washington location.

Through this funding, Chief Leschi Schools delivers culturally informed academic instruction, mental health services, and targeted student support programs to its 890 students representing over 60 tribes. The grant enables the school to provide educational services that help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage, with a particular focus on academic achievement in core subjects and culturally responsive educational programming.