Indian education formula grants to leas

Billings Public Schools received a $353,415 Formula Grant award 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. The award supports comprehensive educational initiatives designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students enrolled in the district.

The funding supports academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for Native American students across the district's elementary and secondary schools. As Montana's largest school district serving over 16,700 students, Billings Public Schools uses these formula grant funds to help AIAN students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. The grant represents a consistent annual investment in the district's capacity to deliver culturally responsive education and measurable student achievement in reading, mathematics, and high school graduation rates for its Native American student population.