Cass Lake Bena Schools

Cass Lake Bena Schools is a local government school district located in Cass Lake, Minnesota, serving the educational needs of a community with a significant Native American population. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, the district is primarily focused on providing comprehensive K-12 educational services to students in the region. As a U.S. local government entity, the school district receives federal grants to support its educational mission, with a particular emphasis on serving American Indian and Alaska Native students through specialized educational programming.

The district has consistently received federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, primarily through two key programs: the Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies and the Impact Aid Program. These grants, ranging from $279,086 to $3,848,883, support a wide array of educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, and technology integration. The Indian Education Formula Grants specifically focus on addressing the unique cultural, language, and academic needs of Native American students, helping them meet challenging state academic standards while preserving their cultural heritage. Additionally, the district receives multiple sub-awards from the Minnesota Department of Education, including grants for emergency relief funds, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Claims, and American Rescue Plan support. The Impact Aid Program grants provide financial assistance to support educational services in areas with significant federal land presence or Native American reservations, demonstrating the district's commitment to serving a diverse and unique community educational landscape.