Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $356,793 to Oglala Lakota County School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Oglala Lakota County School District, doing business as Batesland School, is a local government entity located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Batesland, South Dakota. The district serves a predominantly Native American student population and is structured to provide comprehensive K-12 educational services tailored to the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of American Indian students.

The award funds activities addressing the distinctive educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, enabling them to meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding supports instruction and professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff who serve Indian students, ensuring they have the ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period. Performance takes place in Batesland, South Dakota.