Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Sisseton School District 54-2 $156,300 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Sisseton School District 54-2, operating Westside Elementary School in Sisseton, South Dakota, uses the formula grant to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensure these students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and enable teachers, principals, and school staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Sisseton, South Dakota. The district serves a student population with significant Native American enrollment and has consistently received Indian Education Formula Grants and other federal education awards supporting general instruction, special education, English language learning, and related services. The formula grant is issued directly to the local educational agency and funds must be spent or obligated within the 12-month project period.