Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $508,907 to Whiteriver Unified School District 20 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies formula grant program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds activities through June 30, 2027, at the district's location in Whiteriver, Arizona.

The program addresses the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also supports the ability of teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Whiteriver Unified School District 20 serves a predominantly Native American community and is eligible under the statute as an LEA in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment.