Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Winnebago Public Schools District 17 $166,832 under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program on July 1, 2026, for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The award funds activities addressing the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, ensuring these students meet challenging state performance standards and gain knowledge of Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures. The program also supports teacher, principal, and school leader preparation to deliver culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

Winnebago Public Schools District 17, located in Winnebago, Nebraska, is a local government entity and school district serving a student population that includes American Indian students. The district has received consistent Indian Education Formula Grant support, including $180,440 for fiscal year 2024–2025 and $202,247 for fiscal year 2023–2024, alongside broader federal educational funding through Impact Aid, Title I, Title II-A, IDEA special education, and pandemic relief programs.

Awards under this formula grant program are issued annually to LEAs that enroll at least 10 Indian children or in which Indians constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment, unless the LEA is located on or in proximity to an Indian reservation. Grants are awarded for up to 12 months, and funds must be spent or obligated within the project period.