Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $480,066 to County of Cherokee School District 35 Independent (operating as Tahlequah Public Schools) on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds activities addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also supports professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The recipient is a local government educational entity located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, serving a community with a significant Native American population. Performance occurs in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant awarded directly to an eligible local educational agency; Tahlequah Public Schools meets eligibility requirements as an LEA in Oklahoma serving Indian students. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period.