Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $478,363 to Salmon River Central School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds educational initiatives addressing the unique cultural and academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students served by the district. Eligible activities include academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to help Native American students meet state academic performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

Salmon River Central School District, located in Fort Covington, New York, serves a rural region with a significant American Indian and Alaska Native student population. The performance period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant awarded annually to eligible local educational agencies meeting statutory requirements; Salmon River Central School District has been a consistent recipient of these grants in prior years, with awards ranging from $453,011 to $509,836 between 2021 and 2025.