Indian education formula grants to leas

Franklin Pierce School District received $189,652 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) for the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award 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 Tacoma, Washington school district.

The funding supports culturally relevant educational programming and targeted services for Native American students, including academic instruction in core subjects, cultural programming that preserves tribal heritage, professional development for educators, and student support services. These initiatives are designed to help AIAN students meet state academic performance standards while maintaining connection to their cultural identities. Franklin Pierce School District complements this federal funding with additional sub-awards from the Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction and regional education service districts, collectively supporting academic instruction, professional development, student support services, nutrition programs, and efforts to close opportunity gaps for its diverse student population.