Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Montezuma-Cortez SCH Dist Re 1 Inc $153,922 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award is a Formula Grant with a period of performance running through June 30, 2027, and is performed in Cortez, Colorado.

The program funds initiatives addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet state performance standards while gaining knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The grant also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff serving Indian students to enable culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Montezuma-Cortez SCH Dist Re 1 Inc, a local government school district serving the Cortez area with a particular focus on Native American and Alaska Native students, is eligible as a local educational agency enrolling Indian children meeting program thresholds. The district must expend or obligate funds within the project period and maintain records for three years after activity completion.