Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $619,620 to Tucson Unified School District 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 academic and culturally related needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards. The program also supports Indian student knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and builds capacity among teachers, principals, and staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

Tucson Unified School District, the largest PreK-12 school district in Southern Arizona, serves a diverse student population including American Indian and Alaska Native students. The district has demonstrated consistent engagement with federal education funding through prior awards including a $587,710 Indian Education Formula Grant and a $1,288,301 Impact Aid Program grant.

The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with place of performance at Tucson, Arizona 85719. This is a formula grant awarded directly to the LEA as a recipient meeting applicable statutory requirements under the Indian Education program.