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What is the purpose of this program?
This program is designed to address the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of Indian students, including preschool children, so that these students can achieve to the same challenging state performance standards expected of all students. This program is the Department's principal vehicle for addressing the particular needs of Indian children.
How can these funds be used?
Grants supplement the regular school program, helping Indian children sharpen their academic skills, assisting students in becoming proficient in the core content areas, and providing students an opportunity to participate in enrichment programs that would otherwise be unavailable. Funds support such activities as after-school programs, tutoring, and dropout prevention.
What are the eligibility requirements?
Grants are available to local education agencies, certain schools funded by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Indian tribes under certain conditions.
What is the application or allocation process?
Information on the application and allocation process can be obtained from the Office of Indian Education.
Application Deadline:
07/23/2003
Funding Process for Schools:
Formula-based funding
Total FY 2004 Funding:
$95,932,638
Office of the Under Secretary
This information also appears at the US Department of Education:
http://www.ed.gov/programs/indianformula/index.html
Authorizing Legislation:
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended, Title VII, Part A, Subpart 1, 20 U.S.C. 7421-7429, 7491-7492
Name: Cathie Martin
Phone: (202) 260-1683
Email: Indian.Education@ed.gov
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