Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $230,031 to Pinon Unified School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds activities designed to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, support their knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and build the capacity of teachers and school leaders to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Pinon Unified School District, a local educational agency serving a significant Native American student population in Pinon, Arizona, will execute the grant through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant awarded directly to an applicant meeting the Act's requirements. The Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program is the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children.