Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $158,394 to Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds educational services and culturally related academic instruction for American Indian students in the district's K-12 schools located in Choctaw, Oklahoma. The program addresses the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards and gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The award also supports teacher, principal, and school staff professional development in culturally appropriate and effective instruction for Indian students.

The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. As a formula grant under this program, the award was issued directly to the applicant LEA and is part of the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children. Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District is eligible for this assistance as an LEA in Oklahoma with significant American Indian student enrollment, and grant funds must be spent or obligated within the project period.