Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Chief Leschi Schools $209,189 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), a formula grant providing culturally informed academic instruction, mental health services, and student support programs serving approximately 890 Native American students representing over 60 tribes. The award period runs through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Edgewood, Washington. Chief Leschi Schools, a Native American-owned nonprofit educational institution located in Puyallup, Washington, and registered as a federally recognized Indian tribe and tax-exempt entity since 2007, is eligible for this funding as a local educational agency serving Native American students. The program addresses the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensures Indian students gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and builds the capacity of teachers, principals, and staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Funds must be obligated within the 12-month project period.