Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Claremore IND School District No 1 $311,438 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The award funds educational services and culturally appropriate instruction addressing the unique academic and cultural needs of Indian students, including support for Native languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The district operates Central Upper Elementary in Claremore, Oklahoma, and serves American Indian and Alaska Native students across K–12 grades. The obligation period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program aims to ensure Indian students meet state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities and to equip educators serving Indian students with capacity for culturally appropriate instruction. Awards are issued annually as formula grants to eligible LEAs meeting enrollment thresholds or alternative applicants including Indian tribes, Indian organizations, or Indian community-based organizations.