Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Little Wound School Board, Inc. a competitive Project Grant of $496,435 under the Indian Education -- Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299) for the performance period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the "Pathways to Success: Strengthening Early Academics and Cultural Learning" initiative, which is designed to develop and demonstrate innovative educational services that improve academic achievement and educational opportunities for Native American students at Little Wound School, a pre-K to 12th grade institution serving predominantly Lakota students on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota.

Under this grant, Little Wound School will deliver culturally responsive academic instruction and support services that address the unique educational, cultural, and language needs of American Indian students. The funded activities align with the program's emphasis on early literacy interventions, culturally informed educational approaches, and comprehensive student support services. As a federally recognized tribal government entity, Little Wound School is required to maintain detailed records throughout the grant period and for three years following completion, and the award remains subject to monitoring and evaluation by the Department of Education's Office of Indian Education to ensure substantial progress toward stated objectives.