Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $125,133 to Missoula County Public Schools on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The grant runs through June 30, 2027, and is administered as a formula grant to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensure they gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and enable educators serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Missoula County Public Schools operates as a local educational agency in Missoula, Montana, and administers Washington Middle School. The grant supports academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services for American Indian and Alaska Native students within the district.