Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $1,159,825 to Albuquerque Public School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds comprehensive educational programs addressing the unique academic and culturally related needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students served by the district. Activities include academic instruction, cultural programming focused on Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students. The funding supports culturally appropriate and effective instruction to enable Indian students to meet challenging state performance standards.

Albuquerque Public School District, the largest public school district in New Mexico, serves 68,346 students across urban, suburban, and rural areas, including schools on tribal lands in the Navajo Nation. Approximately 79 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunch and 19 percent are English language learners. Place of performance is Albuquerque, NM 87110. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The assistance type is a formula grant, awarded directly to the LEA as the principal federal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period.