Indian education formula grants to leas

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $159,557 to Osage Hills Schools on July 1, 2026, under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060).

Osage Hills Schools, a local government school district in Bartlerville, Oklahoma, received this formula grant to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students and to ensure those students meet challenging state performance standards. The award funds activities designed to help Indian students gain knowledge and understanding of Native communities, languages, tribal histories, traditions, and cultures, as well as professional development for teachers, principals, and school staff to provide culturally appropriate and effective instruction.

The award covers the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with performance occurring in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This is a formula grant issued directly to the recipient as an eligible local educational agency serving Indian students. Funds must be spent or obligated within the project period.