Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Gowanda Central School District $166,568 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The grant funds educational services for Native American students in Gowanda, New York. The Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program addresses the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students so they meet state performance standards, ensures Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and builds the capacity of teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Gowanda Central School District, a K-12 local government educational institution serving the Gowanda, New York community, qualifies as an eligible local educational agency under the program. The district has a history of receiving Indian Education Formula Grants and other federal education funding to support comprehensive educational programs including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and student support services.