Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Visalia Unified School District $129,450 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds culturally appropriate educational services addressing the unique academic and cultural needs of Indian students, including instruction in Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Performance takes place in Visalia, California. Visalia USD is a local educational agency serving students in the Visalia area and has consistently received Indian Education Formula Grants, with prior annual awards ranging from $129,813 to $145,874. The formula grant is issued directly to applicant LEAs meeting statutory requirements; Visalia USD qualifies as an eligible recipient under the program's criteria for local educational agencies serving Indian student populations.