Lower brule sioux tribe is a federally recognized tribe located in lower brule, south dakota

The Lower Brule Sioux Tribe was awarded a $485,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Tribal Youth Program (CFDA 16.731). This 5-year grant, effective October 1, 2023, will fund the "Guiding Youth to a Better Path" initiative to increase cultural awareness and connection, decrease chronic absenteeism, and improve attendance at court appearances and counseling services for tribal youth in Lower Brule, South Dakota. The project aims to provide equitable access to quality educational services and resources to help students fulfill their full potential. This grant builds upon the foundation established by the Lower Brule Schools to deliver needed support and propel students forward.

With this funding, guiding youth to a better path will increase cultural awareness and connection, decrease chromic absenteeism, and increase attendance at court appearances and counseling services. To continue providing the KUL wicasa oyate (lakota translation lower brule people) with needed educational services and support, the guiding youth to a better path initiative looks to build upon the foundation established by the lower brule schools. The guiding youth to a better path initiative ensures that students receive equitable access to quality services and resources to propel students forward in being able to fulfill their full potential.