Indian education formula grants to leas

The Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Public School Academy received $101,817 in federal funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award, dated July 1, 2025, with completion by June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Under this formula grant, the school district delivers educational services and programming including academic instruction with culturally responsive content, cultural programming that preserves Native American heritage, targeted student support services, and professional development for educators. These funded activities are designed to help American Indian students meet challenging state academic standards while maintaining connections to their cultural identity. The school's grant portfolio demonstrates a sustained commitment to improving educational outcomes for Native American students, with administrative costs limited to 5% of the award amount.