Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Yupiit School District $176,077 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Yupiit School District, located in Akiachak, Alaska, serves Alaska Native students in the region. The formula grant funds address unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

The award covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. As a local educational agency in Alaska, the district is eligible for this program regardless of the percentage of Indian student enrollment or absolute enrollment thresholds that apply to LEAs in other states.