Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Independent School District # 152 (Moorhead Public Schools) $116,630 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program on July 1, 2026. The award funds comprehensive educational programs addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, including targeted academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and specialized student support services designed to help Native American students meet state performance standards while preserving cultural heritage. The grant period runs through June 30, 2027, with performance in Moorhead, Minnesota. The formula grant is issued annually to LEAs that enroll at least ten Indian children or in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment; schools receiving Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Education funding, Indian tribes, Indian organizations, and Indian community-based organizations are also eligible. Funds must be obligated within the project period and spent in accordance with federal audit and recordkeeping requirements under 2 CFR 200.