Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $173,977 to Jay Public Schools I-1 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Jay Public Schools I-1, operating as Jay Public Schools in Jay, Oklahoma, received this formula grant to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensure Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and enable teachers and school leaders serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The award covers the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Jay, Oklahoma. The assistance type is a formula grant, awarded directly to the LEA as an applicant meeting the statutory requirements of the program. Jay Public Schools I-1, a non-profit K-12 school district serving a predominantly Native American rural community in northeastern Oklahoma, has consistently received funding from multiple federal agencies to support comprehensive educational services, including academic instruction, cultural programming, special education, nutritional meal programs, and professional development.