Indian education formula grants to leas

Standing Rock Community Grant School received $175,235 in formula grant funding 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 programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students served by the school district in Fort Yates, North Dakota.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural preservation initiatives, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services aimed at helping Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining their cultural heritage. Additionally, the school leverages sub-grant awards from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to deliver supplementary nutritional support programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which provide integrated educational and nutritional services supporting the holistic development of its student population.