Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $149,555 to Wagner Community School D on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). Performance runs through June 30, 2027, at Wagner, SD 57380.

The program funds address 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 teacher, principal, and staff professional development in culturally appropriate and effective instruction for Indian students.

This is a formula grant. Wagner Community School D, a local educational agency serving the Wagner Indian Reservation, meets eligibility as an LEA in proximity to an Indian reservation. The school district has received multiple prior awards under this program and the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), reflecting its consistent role serving Native American students.