Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Mustang Public Schools $307,716 in Formula Grant funding on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds activities addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring these students meet state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The funding also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and other school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students. Mustang Public Schools, a local educational agency in Yukon, Oklahoma, serves a substantial student population with a particular focus on supporting diverse student needs. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. As a formula grant, this award was issued directly to the applicant as part of the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children in LEAs that meet statutory eligibility requirements.