Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $523,560 to Rapid City Area School District 51-4 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 these students meet challenging state performance standards, gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and receive instruction from educators equipped with cultural competency. Performance occurs in Rapid City, South Dakota, over a period ending June 30, 2027. The school district, a local government educational entity, serves American Indian and Alaska Native students as a primary focus and has demonstrated commitment to targeted educational programming through prior federal grants supporting mental health services, Multi-Tiered System of Supports, trauma-informed training, cultural programming, and school safety initiatives.