Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $141,800 to Fremont Co School District 21 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds educational services addressing the unique cultural, academic, and linguistic needs of American Indian students served by the district. The grant supports instruction designed to help Indian students meet state performance standards, gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and enables teachers and school leaders to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

Fremont Co School District 21, a federally recognized local educational agency located in Fort Washakie, Wyoming, serves a significant American Indian student population. The performance period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant; awards under this program are made annually to all applicants meeting statutory requirements. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period, with payments made by direct deposit.