Federal Grant Award Summary

The Aleut Community of Saint Paul Island received a $406,331 Project Grant award 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) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The project, titled "Paraprofessional Recruitment and Teacher Development for Native Student Success," is designed to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Native American students through targeted recruitment and professional development initiatives focused on paraprofessional and teacher advancement.

This award supports the tribal government's efforts to strengthen the educational workforce serving Native students in Saint Paul Island, Alaska. The project addresses teacher retention and capacity building through paraprofessional recruitment and development programming, contributing to the broader federal objective of enhancing educational achievement and cultural preservation in Native American communities. The initiative aligns with the federal grant program's emphasis on innovative educational services and professional development for Indian children and youth, with the Aleut Community serving as the primary grant recipient responsible for project implementation in the St. Paul Isle locality.