Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Fremont County School District #1 $103,095 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The award funds services addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards, gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and supporting teachers and school leaders in providing culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Fremont County School District #1, located in Lander, Wyoming, serves the educational needs of its community with particular focus on supporting American Indian and Alaska Native students. The obligation period runs through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Lander, Wyoming. This is a formula grant issued under the program's standard criteria, which automatically awards all applicants meeting applicable statutory requirements to local educational agencies enrolling at least 10 Indian children or in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment.