Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $106,061 to Lame Deer Elementary under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The award funds educational services designed to address the unique cultural and academic needs of Indian students, ensure they gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and support teachers and school leaders in providing culturally appropriate instruction. Lame Deer Elementary is a public school located in Lame Deer, Montana, on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, serving a predominantly Native American student population. The award period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. As a formula grant, the award was issued directly to the applicant, which met the statutory requirements under the program. The school must spend or obligate funds within the 12-month project period.