Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $398,659 to Window Rock Unified School District 8 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds educational services addressing the unique academic and culturally related needs of Indian students, ensuring these students meet challenging state performance standards, gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and enabling teachers and school leaders who serve Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Window Rock Unified School District 8 is a local educational agency serving a predominantly Native American student population in Fort Defiance, Arizona. The grant period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The assistance type is a formula grant, issued annually to applicants meeting statutory requirements under the Act.