Indian education formula grants to leas

Unified School District 259 (Wichita Public Schools) received $158,206 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). The award, dated July 1, 2025, with completion by June 30, 2026, supports comprehensive educational services designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students in elementary and secondary settings. These services are designed to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving cultural heritage. The grant requires the district to maintain records for three years following activity completion and limits administrative costs to 5 percent of the award, with performance measures focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.