Redwood coast native youth communities project

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Northern Humboldt Union High School District $965,793 on October 1, 2025, under the Indian Education -- Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299) for the Redwood Coast Native Youth Communities Project. The award funds activities serving Native American student populations in the Northern Humboldt region. Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with work conducted in McKinleyville, California. The project is a competitive grant under the Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth sub-program (84.299A), authorized under section 6121 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Initial awards under this sub-program may extend up to three years and are eligible for renewal for an additional two years if the Department determines substantial progress has been achieved. The grant is subject to continuation based on appropriations availability and grantee performance, and records retention requirements apply for three years following grant completion.