Impact aid program, title VII, section 7003

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $110,496 Project Grant under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) to the Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute, Inc. in Hayward, Wisconsin. The funding will support the institute's core mission of preserving and promoting the Ojibwe language and culture through comprehensive educational programming for elementary and secondary school students from May 2024 to September 2029. Waadookodaading, which is registered as a U.S. government entity, minority institution, school district, and educational institution, utilizes federal grant awards and sub-awards to implement a diverse range of educational initiatives aimed at supporting Native American students and maintaining indigenous language and traditions. This grant award will enable the institute to continue delivering essential language instruction, cultural education, academic support, and other services to students in the local area.