Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $541,469 in formula grant funding to the Oklahoma City Board of Education on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The grant supports services addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, including instruction designed to help students meet state performance standards, knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and professional development for teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff serving Indian students to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The Oklahoma City Board of Education, serving Oklahoma County School District I-89, is the direct recipient and will perform the work in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The formula grant was issued directly to the applicant as part of the program's annual award process for eligible LEAs meeting statutory requirements.