Federal Grant Award Summary

Maryetta School District 22 received a $406,721 Project Grant awarded October 1, 2025, from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education under the Indian Education—Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299). The award supports the Resources for Indigenous STEAM Education (RISE) initiative, which will operate through September 30, 2026. This demonstration grant is designed to advance science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) educational opportunities for the district's predominantly Native American student population, of which 82 percent identify as American Indian.

The award enables Maryetta Public School to develop and implement innovative STEAM programming tailored to serve its K-8th grade student body of approximately 551 students, many of whom qualify for free or reduced lunch programs. Through this federally funded project, the district will create resources and instructional models that integrate STEAM education with cultural relevance for Indigenous learners in its rural Oklahoma community. The initiative aligns with the federal program's emphasis on demonstration projects that develop community-driven solutions to improve educational achievement and opportunities for Indian students.