Alaska Native Educational Programs
Active
- Assistance listing
- 84.356
- Agency
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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Department of Education
- Grant awards
- 446 $811,809,621 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 91-1000-0-1-501
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awards Project Grants under the Alaska Native Education program (CFDA 84.356) to fund innovative projects addressing the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, as evidenced by a July 2, 2026 grant award that closed three months ago.
The program funds culturally integrated K–12 education and supplementary enrichment activities, with recent awards spanning literacy instruction, STEAM curriculum, native language revitalization, early childhood education, career and technical education, and college preparation. Project Grant S356A240009 (Thru the Cultural Lens: Deepening Connections) received $5.6 million; Project Grant S356A240061 (Haa Kusteeyi Initiative building Indigenous STEM pathways) received $5.1 million; and Project Grant S356A250007 (Baby Raven Reads: Culturally-Sustaining Early Literacy) received $4.5 million, each typically running two to three years. The program integrates Alaska Native languages and cultures into curriculum, supports supplemental programs, and ensures participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders.
The portfolio consists entirely of Project Grants. The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education accounts for 439 of 446 awards ($791.7 million in federal dollars obligated), with a smaller portion funded directly by the Department of Education (7 awards, $20.1 million). Combined federal dollars obligated total $811.8 million; combined total obligated (including non-federal cost-share) reaches $993.5 million. Award cycles show variability: 26 awards in 2022, 1 in 2023, 11 in 2024, 15 in 2025, and 1 in 2026 year-to-date. The program has operated since 2001.
No current grant opportunities are open. The most recent posted solicitation closed February 13, 2024 (ED-GRANTS-111523-001). Applicants must be Alaska Native organizations with program experience, Alaska Native organizations partnering with a state or local educational agency, or Alaska Native-governed entities in Alaska holding tribal sanction to operate such programs. The application review window approximates 60 to 120 days following the deadline. Renewals remain subject to appropriations availability and grantee performance.
Objective and description
- Objective
To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, to recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures and to integrate Alaska Native languages and cultures into education, to support supp
- Description
To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, to recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures and to integrate Alaska Native languages and cultures into education, to support supplemental education programs that benefit Alaska Natives, and to ensure the maximum participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders in programs designed to serve Alaska Native students.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Alaska Native organizations with experience operating Alaska Native education programs; Alaska Native organizations that do not have experience operating Alaska Native education programs, but that apply in partnership with: a State educational agency (SEA) or an Alaska Native organization that operates an Alaska Native education program; or an entity located in Alaska and predominantly governed by Alaska Natives that has experience operating Alaska Native programs and is granted an official charter or sanction from at least one Alaska Native tribe or Alaska Native organization to carry out such programs.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Alaska Natives as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
- Uses of assistance
Mandatory activities include: (1) the development and implementation of plans, methods, strategies, and activities to improve the educational outcomes of Alaska Natives; and (2) the collection of data to assist in the evaluation of Alaska Native programs. Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: (1) the development of curricula and education programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students; (2) the development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and mathematics; (3) professional development activities for educators; (4) early childhood and parenting education activities, including family literacy services; and (5) dropout prevention programs. An eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent of the funds received under this program for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this Subpart.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic transfer.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
The selection criteria contained in EDGAR, 34 CFR 75.209 and 75.210 are used to evaluate applications. Contact the program office for additional information.
- Award procedure
The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed and ranked by a panel of outside reviewers. The Program Office notifies successful applicants of awards and negotiates and awards grants. Contact the Program Office for more information.
- Time to approval or disapproval
The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 60 to 120 days following the application deadline.
- Renewals
Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations and substantial progress by the grantee.
- Appeals
The General Education Provisions Act hearing procedures regarding recovery of funds are applicable to this program.
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska native education | Native Village Of Napakiak | $1,676,571 | |
| Naaqi = to read | Learning Point Alaska Inc. | $2,657,269 | |
| Náakw daat YÉI jiné: working around medicine | Goldbelt Heritage Foundation | $2,886,623 | |
| Molly of denali denaakk'e gamification project | Doyon Foundation | $1,853,475 | |
| Full steam ahead | Knik Tribe | $3,137,406 | |
| Steam academy construction | Knik Tribe | $4,307,000 | |
| Pathways and partnerships to support culturally relevant career and technical education for southeast alaska students | Sealaska Heritage Institute, Inc. | $4,949,690 | |
| Edzege extended day | Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. | $3,208,147 | |
| Project achieve | Hydaburg City School District | $3,202,018 | |
| Northwest arctic borough school district (nwabsd) the iñupiatun ilisaqta project (tiip) | Northwest Arctic Borough School District | $1,645,914 |
Latest 10 of 446 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sealaska Heritage Institute, Inc. | $148,383,295 | 18% |
| 2 | Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. | $41,557,286 | 5% |
| 3 | Knik Tribe | $28,875,414 | 4% |
| 4 | Yukon-Koyukuk School District | $24,882,085 | 3% |
| 5 | Bering Strait School District | $22,429,181 | 3% |
| 6 | Chugachmiut | $22,177,458 | 3% |
| 7 | Alaska Native Heritage Center, Incorporated | $21,320,564 | 3% |
| 8 | University Of Alaska Fairbanks | $21,312,397 | 3% |
| 9 | Excel Alaska, Inc. | $17,345,374 | 2% |
| 10 | Arctic Slope Community Foundation, Inc. | $17,075,768 | 2% |
10 of 94 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $38,741,456 |
| FY2025 | $42,843,589 |
| FY2024 | $41,156,844 |
| FY2023 | $41,222,998 |
| FY2022 | $34,574,226 |
| FY2021 | $111,325,776 |
| FY2020 | $35,630,754 |
| FY2019 | $34,785,490 |
| FY2018 | $32,094,166 |
| FY2017 | $20,944,850 |
| FY2016 | $32,011,449 |
| FY2015 | $29,680,375 |
| FY2014 | $30,913,801 |
| FY2013 | $31,453,129 |
| FY2012 | $11,993,431 |
| FY2011 | $32,819,226 |
| FY2010 | $33,079,097 |
| FY2009 | $39,867,528 |
| FY2008 | $45,721,111 |
| FY2007 | $14,002,602 |
| FY2006 | $22,637,415 |
| FY2005 | $19,885,401 |
| FY2004 | $4,000,000 |
| FY2003 | $14,882,321 |
| FY2002 | $13,542,586 |
| FY2001 | $2,000,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 84.356?
Assistance Listing 84.356 is Alaska Native Educational Programs, a federal grant program run by Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (Department of Education).
What is the CFDA number for Alaska Native Educational Programs?
Its CFDA number is 84.356: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 84.356 awarded?
446 grant awards under 84.356 have obligated $811,809,621 in federal funds to 94 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 84.356?
The recipients obligated the most under Alaska Native Educational Programs are Sealaska Heritage Institute, Inc. ($148,383,295), Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. ($41,557,286) and Knik Tribe ($28,875,414).
How much did 84.356 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 84.356 obligated $42,843,589 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 84.356?
No opportunity listed under 84.356 is open now. The latest, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Rural, Insular, and Native Achievement Programs:: Alaska Native Education Program, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.356A, was posted on November 15, 2023.
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