Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $110,945 to Silo Independent School District No. 1 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds educational services for Native American students in the district, supporting activities designed to address unique educational and culturally related academic needs, build students' knowledge of Native communities and tribal histories and cultures, and enhance the cultural competency of teachers and school leaders who serve Indian students. Silo Independent School District No. 1, located in Durant, Oklahoma, serves a predominantly Native American student population. The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a formula grant; awards under this program are made annually to all applicants meeting statutory requirements and designing qualifying projects.