Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $101,177 to Salina School District 16 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The district, located in Salina, Oklahoma, serves a significant American Indian and Native Alaskan student population. The award funds culturally responsive educational programming and instruction designed to address the unique academic and cultural needs of Indian students, ensure they gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and support teachers and school leaders in providing culturally appropriate instruction.

The grant period runs through June 30, 2027. The Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program is the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children in eligible local educational agencies and operates as a formula grant with awards issued annually to applicants meeting statutory requirements.