Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Grand Rapids Public School District $120,043 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The grant funds address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards, gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and that teachers and school leaders serving Indian students have the ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Performance period runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Rapids Public School District serves approximately 4,200 K–12 students across 1,948 square miles in Itasca County, including the communities of Bovey, Cohasset, Coleraine, and Grand Rapids. The district's student population includes 15 percent students of color or American Indian, nearly 40 percent eligible for free or reduced-price meals, and 19 percent receiving special education services. This is a formula grant, awarded directly to the applicant as an annual award.