Bemidji Independent School District 31

Bemidji Independent School District 31, a public school district based in Bemidji, Minnesota, receives federal grant funding as a direct recipient of education grants from the U.S. Department of Education and as a sub-recipient of pass-through awards from the Minnesota Department of Education. The district does not compete for federal contracts and does not hold contract vehicles; its federal footprint is entirely grant-based.

The district's primary funding relationship is with the Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, which accounts for 52 of 62 total awards in the source data (84% of activity). The district holds recurring direct prime recipient status under the Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies program (CFDA 84.060), receiving annual formula grants since at least 2022. Recent CFDA 84.060 awards include $291,238 for the July 2022–June 2023 period, $297,913 for July 2023–June 2024, and $342,284 for July 2025–June 2026, with the most recent award of $350,743 dated July 1, 2026, running through June 30, 2027. These grants fund educational services addressing the unique academic and culturally related needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in the district, including academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, and targeted student support services. The district also holds two Impact Aid Program awards under Title VII, Section 7003 — a project grant awarded December 16, 2024, running through September 30, 2030, and a prior award dated October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2031 — though dollar amounts are not detailed in the source.

Beyond direct prime recipient awards, the district participates as a sub-recipient in 34 of 62 awards through the Minnesota Department of Education, receiving pass-through funding for programs including 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC), Title I, Title II, Title IV, IDEA, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance, and Comprehensive Literacy State Development Supplemental grants. Sub-award activity peaked in 2024 with 18 awards and has continued through 2026, with the most recent sub-award (21CCLC Cohort 9) dated September 1, 2026.

Customer concentration is extreme — 100% of awards come from the Department of Education, with the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education accounting for 52 awards and the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for 9 awards. Combined dollars obligated across all awards total $15.5 million. Activity was heaviest in 2023–2024 (15 and 18 awards respectively) and has declined sharply in 2025–2026 (5 and 2 awards), reflecting the cyclical nature of annual education formula grants. Only one award faces ultimate completion within the next twenty-four months, presenting minimal near-term recompete pressure. The district's demonstrated commitment to serving the American Indian and Alaska Native student population and consistent receipt of Indian Education formula grants reflects its capacity to manage federal education funding and deliver culturally responsive instruction.