Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $162,713 to School District No. 94 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 academic and culturally related needs of Indian students in the district, enabling them to meet state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also supports professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction. School District No. 94, located in Cloquet, Minnesota, serves the K–12 educational needs of students in the Cloquet area with particular emphasis on American Indian and Alaska Native students. The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Cloquet, Minnesota. The assistance type is a formula grant.