Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $391,087 to Terrebonne Parish School Board on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds educational services and culturally appropriate instruction for Native American students in Houma, Louisiana, addressing unique educational and culturally related academic needs so that Indian students meet challenging state performance standards, gain knowledge of Native communities and tribal histories, and ensure that educators serving them deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The grant period runs through June 30, 2027, with funds to be spent or obligated within that 12-month period. Terrebonne Parish School Board is a public local educational agency serving Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, and meets program eligibility requirements by enrolling at least 10 Indian children or serving a district where Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment. This is a formula grant, issued as part of the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular educational needs of Indian children.