Indian education formula grants to leas

Mescalero Apache School received $154,391 in funding under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students. The school serves approximately 1,600 Native American students at its location in Mescalero, New Mexico.

The grant funds support a range of culturally responsive educational initiatives, including academic instruction in core subjects, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. A key focus area is the Mescalero Apache Language Program, a multi-year initiative dedicated to language preservation and revitalization. These funded activities are designed to help Native students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining and celebrating indigenous heritage, with particular emphasis on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational interventions.