Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $110,015 to Antlers School District I-13 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), a Formula Grant providing support through June 30, 2027.

Antlers School District I-13, a local educational agency serving Antlers, Oklahoma, uses the funding to address 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 program also supports the capacity of teachers, principals, school leaders, and staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

The district, located in Antlers, Oklahoma (zip 74523), serves a student body with significant Native American enrollment and operates through its Antlers Public School division. Awards under this program are issued annually and made directly to applicants meeting statutory requirements. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period, with payments made by direct deposit upon LEA request.