Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $118,156 to Dallas Independent School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award supports education for American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district, including culturally appropriate instruction addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring these students meet challenging state performance standards, and providing students with knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to enable culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

Dallas Independent School District, located in Dallas, Texas, is the recipient. The award covers the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with place of performance at Dallas, Texas 75231. This is a Formula Grant distributed directly to eligible local educational agencies that enroll at least 10 Indian children or in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment, with exceptions for LEAs in Alaska, California, Oklahoma, or on or near Indian reservations.