Indian education formula grants to leas

Grant Award Summary

The Menominee Indian School District received a Formula Grant award of $244,466 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 Keshena, Wisconsin school district, which serves the Menominee Indian Reservation.

The funded activities support K-12 educational services with emphasis on helping Native American students meet challenging state academic standards while preserving cultural heritage. Typical grant-funded services include academic instruction in core subjects, cultural programming that integrates tribal heritage into curriculum, teacher professional development focused on culturally responsive teaching methods, and targeted student support services. The award aligns with the broader mission of the school district, which consistently leverages federal funding to deliver comprehensive educational programming addressing the distinctive needs of its Native American student population.