Naytahwaush Community Charter School

Naytahwaush Community Charter School is a minority-serving, non-profit educational institution located in Naytahwaush, Minnesota, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2009. As a rural educational institution, the school focuses on delivering comprehensive K-12 educational services to a diverse student population, with a particular emphasis on serving federally connected children and addressing unique socioeconomic challenges in its community. The school is primarily engaged in receiving federal grants that support educational programming, with a specific focus on serving Native American students and rural school districts.

The school receives multiple federal grant awards annually from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, predominantly through three key grant programs: Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), Small, Rural School Achievement Program, and the Impact Aid Program. Its most significant federal grant is the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041), which in December 2024 provided a $1,270,084 project grant to support comprehensive educational services including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education, teacher training, technology integration, and supplemental academic initiatives. Additionally, the school receives sub-awards from the Minnesota Department of Education, including Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program claims and Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund allocations. These grants collectively enable Naytahwaush Community Charter School to maintain and enhance educational programs tailored to its unique student population's needs, with a consistent track record of receiving annual formula and project grants to support its educational mission.