Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $103,503 to Havre School District 16 A on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060). The award funds educational services and culturally appropriate instruction addressing the unique needs of Indian students, including curriculum and instruction that builds knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and professional development for educators serving Indian students. Havre School District 16 A, located in Havre, Montana, operates as a local educational agency and received this formula grant to support its Indian student population. Performance occurs in Havre, Montana from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program supports LEAs that enroll at least 10 Indian children or in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment, with the primary objective of ensuring Indian students meet challenging state performance standards while gaining culturally grounded knowledge and that school staff develop culturally appropriate instructional capacity.