Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $102,963 to Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The school, a tribally operated K–12 institution serving American Indian students from the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, uses the funding to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensure students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities and tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and enable school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Performance occurs in Hayward, Wisconsin, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The assistance type is a formula grant, awarded annually directly to eligible local educational agencies that meet statutory requirements. The school's current projects include the Ogikendamaawin Anishinaabe Project, which aims to maintain and revitalize the Ojibwe language while promoting tribal educational autonomy and improving academic outcomes for Native American students.