Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $121,918 to Federal Way School District on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Federal Way School District, doing business as Federal Way Public Schools, is a local government school district located in Auburn, Washington. The award funds culturally-related academic programs, Native American student support, and services addressing the unique educational needs of Indian students enrolled in the district. The program supports instruction in Native communities, languages, Tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, and builds capacity for teachers and school leaders to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction to Indian students.

The award period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The full amount of $121,918 was obligated at the time of the award. As a formula grant, this award was made automatically to an eligible local educational agency meeting the statutory requirement of enrolling at least ten Indian children or having Indian students constitute at least 25 percent of total enrollment. Federal Way School District has received multiple consecutive Indian Education Formula Grants in this funding range, supporting ongoing programming for Native American students' academic achievement and cultural education.