Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Detroit Lakes Public Schools District $142,801 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program on July 1, 2026.

The formula grant supports educational services and culturally responsive programming for American Indian and Alaska Native students in the Detroit Lakes area. The program funds academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to help Indian students meet state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also enables educators serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The award runs through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Detroit Lakes Public Schools District qualifies as an eligible LEA under the program's enrollment thresholds and has been a consistent recipient of annual Indian Education Formula Grants, with historical awards ranging from $139,948 to $153,762. Awards under this program are issued annually to applicants meeting the Act's requirements and designed projects meeting statutory requirements. Funds must be obligated within the project period, with payments made by direct deposit upon request.