Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $163,445 to Syracuse City 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 cultural, language, 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 staff serving Indian students to deliver culturally appropriate instruction. Performance occurs in Syracuse, New York, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. As a formula grant, the award was issued directly to the applicant LEA, which enrolls sufficient numbers of Indian students to meet program eligibility requirements.