Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $311,984 to Zuni Public School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds services and programming addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The award also supports professional development enabling teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students. The recipient is Zuni Public School District in Zuni, New Mexico. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The program aims to be the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children; awards are issued annually directly to eligible applicants that meet statutory requirements.