Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $2,290,313 to Public Schools Of Robeson County on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The recipient is a local education agency serving Robeson County in Lumberton, North Carolina. The award supports culturally responsive and academically rigorous educational services for American Indian and Alaska Native students, including academic instruction, cultural programming aligned with Native community languages and tribal histories, teacher professional development in culturally appropriate pedagogy, and student support services designed to help Indian students meet state performance standards. The school district also provides staff training to ensure educators serving Indian students can deliver effective, culturally informed instruction.

The formula grant obligates $2,290,313 for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Performance occurs in Lumberton, North Carolina. The award is part of a recurring annual grant cycle; Public Schools Of Robeson County has received similar formula grants in prior years ranging from approximately $2.17 million to $2.47 million. Funds must be spent or obligated within the 12-month project period and are paid by direct deposit upon LEA request.