Indian education formula grants to leas

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $110,297.00 to Silo Independent School District No. 1 (located in Durant, Oklahoma) under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students within the district's service area.

The funding enables Silo Independent School District to deliver a range of educational services and programs including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, targeted student support services, special education services, English language learning support, school nutrition programs, and technology integration. These activities are designed to help Native American students meet state academic performance standards while preserving cultural heritage. The district is required to maintain records of grant expenditures for three years following the completion of funded activities and must limit administrative costs to 5% of the award amount, with performance measurement focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive activities.