Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Minneapolis Public Schools $396,542 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The award addresses the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensures Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and enables teachers, principals, and school staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The funding is obligated for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with performance at Minneapolis Public Schools' location in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis Public Schools has received recurring Indian Education Formula Grants from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education totaling over $1.27 million across multiple fiscal years from 2021 through 2026.