Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

Locust Grove Public Schools in Mayes County, Oklahoma received $150,701 in Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies funding (CFDA 84.060) from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, with an award period 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 (AIAN) students in the district.

The funded activities under this award support academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary educational settings. The grant enables Locust Grove Public Schools to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Performance measures associated with the program focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and the delivery of culturally responsive educational activities. Recipients of these formula grants are required to limit administrative costs to 5% of total funding and must maintain grant records for three years following completion of funded activities.