Indian education formula grants to leas

Aztec Municipal School District 2 received a Formula Grant award of $125,459 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 grant supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, linguistic, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Aztec, New Mexico school district.

The funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services specifically designed to help Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. As a formula grant recipient with consistent annual awards ranging from $103,134 to $125,459, the district demonstrates a sustained commitment to serving its AIAN student population through integrated academic and culturally responsive educational initiatives. Administrative costs are limited to 5% of the grant award, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive programming activities.