Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $185,347 to the Board of Education Fargo School (doing business as Fargo Public Schools) on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Fargo Public Schools, a local educational agency located in North River, North Dakota, serves Native American students and addresses their unique educational and culturally related academic needs through this formula grant. The program funds activities designed to ensure Indian students meet state performance standards, gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and that school staff develop cultural competency to provide effective instruction to Indian learners.

The award covers a 12-month period of performance ending June 30, 2027. As a formula grant, this funding flows directly to an eligible LEA that meets the statutory requirement of enrolling at least 10 Indian children or having Indian students comprise at least 25 percent of total enrollment. Fargo Public Schools has received multiple awards under this program, with prior grants ranging from $102,724 in 2021 to $171,472 in 2025, supporting academic instruction, cultural programming, and targeted student services for Native American students.