Indian education formula grants to leas

Fremont County School District 25 received a Formula Grant award of $218,088 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 (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students across the district's elementary and secondary schools in Riverton, Wyoming. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The district's programming emphasizes student achievement in reading and math, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational practices, with administrative costs capped at 5% of the total award.