Indian education formula grants to leas

Federal Grant Award Summary

Ferndale School District 502 received a formula grant award of $181,319 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 funding supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the district's ten schools serving approximately 5,000 students.

The grant funds support academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed for Native American students. The program emphasizes helping AIAN students meet state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Ferndale School District 502 must maintain records of grant expenditures for three years post-completion and limit administrative costs to 5% of the award, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.