Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $249,569 to Baboquivari Unified School District #40 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds educational services addressing the unique and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school leaders serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

Baboquivari Unified School District #40, located in Sells, Arizona on the Tohono Oodham Nation, serves 1,049 students across six schools, with 98 percent of enrollment comprising Tohono Oodham Nation members. The district operates in a rural-remote community facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Performance occurs in Sells, Arizona. This is a Formula Grant, with funds obligated directly to the LEA for use within the project period.