Salina School District 16

Salina School District 16 is a local government educational entity located in Salina, Oklahoma, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2006. The school district serves a significant American Indian and Native Alaskan student population, providing comprehensive K-12 educational services. Through federal grant awards, the district primarily receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, focusing on supporting educational programs for Native American students and addressing the unique cultural and academic needs of its student demographic.

The district has consistently received federal grants across multiple programs, including Indian Education Formula Grants (CFDA 84.060) and Impact Aid Program grants (Title VII, Section 7003). These grants have supported a wide range of educational initiatives, such as academic instruction, cultural programming, teacher professional development, special education services, and targeted student support. Sub-grant awards have further expanded the district's capabilities, enabling participation in programs like the Oklahoma Champions of Excellence Initiative, nutritional meal support, technology integration, school counseling services, and initiatives for disabled preschool children. The district has also received COVID-19 related relief funding and grants focused on improving teacher quality, ensuring equitable educational opportunities, and supporting rural school districts with limited resources. Prime grantees for these sub-awards have primarily been the State Department of Education and the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security, demonstrating the district's collaborative approach to leveraging federal funding for comprehensive educational services.