Yukon-koyukuk school district - workforce alaska

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Yukon-Koyukuk School District $999,728 on October 1, 2025, under the Indian Education — Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299), a project grant supporting demonstration and professional development initiatives for Alaska Native students.

The recipient operates nine remote school communities across a 65,000 square mile rural area in interior Alaska, serving primarily Alaska Native students in geographically isolated settings. The district delivers comprehensive K–12 educational services with culturally-responsive curriculum development, Alaska Native language and tradition integration, STEM instruction, social-emotional learning support, and workforce development programming. Prior projects include the Rising Up! Project for remote learning expansion, TECH BOOST for online educational content delivery, and the Employ Project targeting youth ages 16–24 with alternative education and career exploration.

Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Fairbanks, Alaska. The grant is subject to renewal for up to an additional two years if the Department determines the grantee achieves the grant objectives and makes substantial progress. Strategic partnerships support delivery include the Alaska Department of Labor, construction trade unions, the University of Alaska, Tanana Chiefs Conference, and Alaska Native corporations and tribes.