Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Jenks Independent School District #5 $322,370 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The grant funds educational services addressing the unique cultural and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district, ensuring these students meet state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The award also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students. Jenks Independent School District #5, a public K–12 school district in Jenks, Oklahoma (Tulsa County), is the recipient. The grant period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with performance at the district's location in Jenks, OK 74037. This is a formula grant issued directly to the applicant as an annual award to all eligible applicants meeting statutory requirements. The district is eligible under the program's exemption for LEAs located in Oklahoma.