Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $227,706 to McAlester School District #I-80 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), a Formula Grant.

The district serves American Indian students in McAlester, Oklahoma through targeted academic instruction, cultural programming, professional development for teachers, and specialized student support services designed to address unique educational and culturally related academic needs. The funding enables Indian students to meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. Teachers, principals, and school staff receive professional development to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Place of performance is McAlester, OK 74501. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period. McAlester School District #I-80, a local government entity and school district located in McAlester, Oklahoma, has been a consistent recipient of Indian Education Formula Grants, with annual awards typically ranging from approximately $233,000 to $253,000.