Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $225,147 to Ganado Unified School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds activities addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also supports the ability of teachers, principals, school leaders, and other staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Ganado Unified School District, located in Ganado, Arizona within the Navajo Nation, serves a predominantly American Indian and Alaska Native student population in grades K–12. The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Ganado, Arizona. As a formula grant, the award was made directly to the LEA following its meeting of applicable statutory requirements.