Formula Grant S060A260708

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $120,610 to Puyallup School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award is a formula grant, classified as assistance funding, with a performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and place of performance in Puyallup, Washington.

The program funds activities addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards. Awards also support student knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and build the capacity of teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students. The Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program is the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children.

Puyallup School District is a local educational agency serving the region's K–12 students with emphasis on diverse populations, including Native American students, English language learners, and students with special needs. The district has actively participated in federal funding programs since 2009 and receives support across multiple Department of Education programs addressing Indian education, special education, English language acquisition, and school safety.