Project Grant S041B242892

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $764,592 Project Grant under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) to the Lodge Grass School District 27 on November 16, 2023. The grant provides funding to supplement the district's reduced local tax base due to non-taxable Indian lands, enabling it to maintain comprehensive educational programs and services for its primarily Native American student population at Lodge Grass High School. Through this grant, the Lodge Grass School District delivers academic programs, instruction, and support services tailored to address the unique educational needs of Native American students, helping them meet state standards while also gaining knowledge about their cultures and traditions. The grant funding allows the district to implement culturally-relevant curricula, instructional tools, academic supports, and educational services at Lodge Grass High School to facilitate the delivery of quality public education while preserving students' cultural identities and traditions.