Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians $475,414 under the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The award funds culturally appropriate education services addressing the unique academic and cultural needs of Indian students, including Native language instruction, tribal history and traditions, and professional development for educators serving Indian communities. The recipient is the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, a federally recognized tribal government headquartered in Choctaw, Mississippi, operating as an eligible Indian tribe and organization under the program's statutory requirements. Performance occurs in Philadelphia, Mississippi (39350), with a performance period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant with $475,414 obligated. Under the program, funds must be spent or obligated within the 12-month project period.