Indian education formula grants to leas

Community Strategies, Inc., operating as Epic Charter School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, received a $1.2M Formula Grant award effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 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). This award supports comprehensive educational programs designed to address the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students.

Under this grant, Epic Charter School will deliver educational services and programming that enable AIAN students to meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Funded activities include academic instruction in core subject areas, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. The award represents a standard one-year formula grant allocation consistent with program requirements that emphasize student achievement in reading and mathematics, high school graduation rates, and culturally responsive educational activities for Native American student populations.