Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $100,479 to Okmulgee Board of Education on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds culturally relevant academic programming and instruction tailored to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students served by the district. The program ensures Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, while also building the capacity of teachers, principals, and school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The recipient is Okmulgee Board of Education, a public school district located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, which serves American Indian and Alaska Native students as a significant portion of its enrollment. The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. This is a formula grant issued directly to the LEA as an annual award.