Indian education formula grants to leas

Fremont County School District 38 in Arapahoe, Wyoming received a $162,510 Formula Grant award 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 students enrolled in the district.

The grant funds educational programs and services that enable American Indian students to meet state academic performance standards while preserving cultural heritage. Typical funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and targeted student support services. The district is required to maintain records of grant expenditures for three years following completion of funded activities and to limit administrative costs to no more than 5% of the award amount. Performance measures focus on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.