Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Santa Fe Indian School, Inc. $196,167 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) formula grant program, effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Santa Fe Indian School, a boarding school serving approximately 700 students in grades 7–12 from 19 Pueblos, Navajo, and Apache tribes of New Mexico, uses formula grant funds to support comprehensive educational programs including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and student support services. The program aims to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensure they gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and build the capacity of educators serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

Place of performance is Santa Fe, New Mexico. The award is the most recent in a series of annual formula grants the school has received from the program in fiscal years 2022 through 2026, with individual award amounts ranging from approximately $142,000 to $178,000 annually.