Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $260,505 to Tacoma Public Schools on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds educational services addressing the unique academic and culturally related needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students in the district, including instruction that integrates Native languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and professional development for teachers and school leaders to deliver culturally appropriate instruction. Performance occurs in Tacoma, Washington, with a period of performance from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The grant is a formula award issued directly to the recipient LEA; Tacoma Public Schools meets the statutory eligibility requirements of enrolling at least 10 Indian children or having Indian students constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment.