Indian education formula grants to leas

Durant School District 72 received a Formula Grant award of $270,518.00 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 of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students in the Durant, Oklahoma area.

The funded activities encompass academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students. The grant enables the school district to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Based on the district's historical implementation patterns, these services likely include educational initiatives that advance student achievement in reading and math, support high school graduation rates, and deliver culturally responsive programming. The district must limit administrative costs to 5% of the grant award and is required to maintain detailed records of fund utilization for three years following the completion of funded activities.