Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Standing Rock Community Grant School $158,907 in formula grant funding on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Standing Rock Community Grant School, a federally recognized Indian tribe and local school district serving American Indian and Alaska Native students in Fort Yates, North Dakota, uses the award to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring they meet challenging state performance standards while gaining knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding supports academic instruction, cultural preservation initiatives, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services designed to meet students' specific needs while maintaining cultural heritage. The award also enables the school to provide teachers, principals, and school leaders with the ability to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with performance occurring in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Grant funds must be spent or obligated within the project period.