Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Poteau Public Schools $174,442 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The award funds educational services addressing the unique academic and culturally related needs of Indian students, ensuring those students meet state performance standards, gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and enabling teachers and school leaders to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The funding period runs through June 30, 2027, with performance in Poteau, Oklahoma. Awards under this program are issued annually to eligible LEAs meeting statutory requirements; Poteau Public Schools qualifies as an Oklahoma LEA not subject to the 10-student or 25-percent enrollment threshold. Funds must be spent or obligated within the 12-month project period.