Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $296,552 to The Cherokee Boys Club, Inc. on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds activities 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 support teachers and school leaders in providing culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The Cherokee Boys Club, Inc., a tribally owned organization located in Cherokee, North Carolina, will deliver these services in Cherokee, NC. The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. As a formula grant, the award was made directly to the applicant following the statutory requirements of the program, with funds to be spent or obligated within the project period.