The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $1,487,246 Project Grant to the Bristol Bay Foundation under the Alaska Native Educational Programs (CFDA 84.356) to support the "Teaching Culture, Honoring Heritage: Bristol Bay's Native Language Empowerment Collaborative (TC2H)" project. The grant, which runs from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, will fund initiatives focused on preserving Alaska Native languages and cultures, improving educational outcomes for Alaska Native students, and enhancing workforce development opportunities in the Bristol Bay region. Key project activities include curriculum development, teacher training, cultural enrichment programs, and the integration of indigenous knowledge and languages into local education systems. The Bristol Bay Foundation, a non-profit Alaska Native organization, will serve as the primary awardee and may sub-award portions of the grant to support specific project components.
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