Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $146,764 to Fort Thomas Unified School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award supports culturally appropriate academic instruction and programming that addresses the unique educational needs of Indian students enrolled in the district, enabling them to meet state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The district also receives support to develop teacher and school leader capacity in culturally appropriate and effective instruction for Indian students. Fort Thomas Unified School District is located in Fort Thomas, Arizona, and serves as a local educational agency with significant Native American student enrollment. The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant, awarded directly to an LEA meeting the program's eligibility requirements of enrolling at least 10 Indian children or serving Indian students constituting at least 25 percent of total enrollment.