Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $131,724 to the Lummi Indian Business Council, doing business as the Lummi Tribe of Lummi Reservation, 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 and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports professional development enabling teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Performance occurs in Bellingham, Washington, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Lummi Indian Business Council, a federally recognized tribal government, administers a diverse portfolio of federal grants spanning environmental conservation, infrastructure, social services, healthcare, and education. The assistance type is a formula grant, awarded annually to applicants meeting statutory requirements without competitive selection.