The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded $874,456 to Blue Lake Rancheria on October 1, 2025, under the Indian Education -- Special Programs for Indian Children program (CFDA 84.299). The award is a Project Grant with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2027. Performance occurs in Blue Lake, California. The program funds demonstration grants and professional development initiatives for Indian children and youth; the Department awards grants competitively for initial periods of up to three years with potential renewal for an additional two years, subject to substantial progress and available appropriations. Blue Lake Rancheria, a federally recognized Indian tribe, serves as the prime recipient and delivers community services, infrastructure, and governance support primarily through direct federal awards.