Indian education formula grants to leas

Blackfoot School District 55 received $152,094.00 in funding through the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), administered by the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. The award period runs from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This formula grant supports comprehensive educational programs specifically designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students served by the district, which operates in the northern portion of the Fort Hall Reservation in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Under this award, Blackfoot School District 55 will deliver targeted educational services and programming that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic performance standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Typical funded activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for educators, and student support services tailored to Native American learners. The district's grant compliance framework requires maintenance of records for three years post-award completion and limits administrative costs to 5 percent, with performance accountability focused on student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities.