Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Ferndale School District 502 $175,522 under the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026, for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The Indian Education Formula Grants program addresses the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports teacher, principal, and school leader professional development in culturally appropriate instruction for Indian students.

Ferndale School District 502, a public school district in Ferndale, Washington, serves approximately 5,000 students across six elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The district has been consistently successful in receiving federal grants from the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, including prior years' funding under this Indian Education Formula Grants program and the Impact Aid Program.