Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Juneau School District $367,058 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 they can meet state performance standards, gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and enabling teachers and school leaders to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. The grant period runs through June 30, 2027, with performance taking place in Juneau, Alaska. Juneau School District, a local government entity serving the Juneau region with particular focus on American Indian and Alaska Native student populations, has received annual Indian Education Formula Grants from this program ranging from $389,569 to $459,811 between 2022 and 2025. Historical awards have supported native language education, cultural programming, and teacher professional development, including collaboration with local organizations on language preservation efforts such as Lingit language instruction.