Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Durant School District 72 $263,757 in Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (CFDA 84.060) on July 1, 2026. The formula grant funds 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 award also supports professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students. Durant School District 72, located in Durant, Oklahoma, serves a student population with a particular focus on American Indian and Alaska Native students. The period of performance runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with place of performance in Durant, Oklahoma. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period, and recipient records must be maintained for three years after completion of funded activities.