Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $2,277,259 to Gallup-McKinley County School District NO. 1 on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

The award funds services addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards, gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions and cultures, and enabling teachers, principals, and school staff serving Indian students to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction. Gallup-McKinley County School District NO. 1, located in Gallup, New Mexico, serves a significant population of American Indian and Alaska Native students through comprehensive K-12 educational services.

The grant runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The district must spend or obligate funds within the 12-month project period, with payments made by direct deposit upon request. Records must be maintained for three years after activity completion. As a non-Federal entity expending more than $750,000 in Federal awards annually, the district is subject to single or program-specific audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F.