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The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Douglas Indian Association $1,494,256 on October 1, 2025, under the Indian Education—Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299), a competitive project grant supporting demonstration grants for Indian children and youth authorized under section 6121 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

Douglas Indian Association, a federally recognized tribal government located in Juneau, Alaska, serves the Tlingit community with a focus on cultural preservation, education, and community development. The award carries a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with performance taking place in Juneau, Alaska. The Department of Education may renew grants under this program for an additional two years if the grantee demonstrates substantial progress in carrying out its approved activities, subject to the availability of appropriations and the grantee's compliance with applicable regulations.