Early literacy and career focus

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Round Valley Unified School District $992,455 on October 1, 2025, under the Indian Education—Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299), a project grant supporting early literacy and career focus initiatives.

Round Valley Unified School District, a public school district in Covelo, California serving a rural community with a significant Native American population, will carry out the funded activities. The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. Work is performed in Covelo, California.

The Indian Education program funds demonstration grants and professional development initiatives for Indian children and youth authorized under section 6121 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Awards are made on a competitive basis with panel review. The Department may renew initial grants of up to three years for an additional two years if the grantee demonstrates substantial progress in carrying out funded activities. Continuation awards remain subject to appropriations availability and grantee performance.