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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) number 84.060A

ID: ED-GRANTS-112524-001 • Type: Posted

Description

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For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Revised Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on December 7, 2022.

Purpose of Program: The Formula Grants program provides grants to support local educational agencies (LEAs), Indian Tribes and organizations, and other eligible entities in developing and implementing elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. These funds must be used to support comprehensive programs that are designed to meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students and ensure that all students meet challenging State academic standards. The information gathered from the project's final annual performance report (APR) will be utilized to complete OIE's required annual reporting. Specifically, the APR covers the Secretary's established performance measures for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Formula Grants program as detailed in this notice.

Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.060A.

Background
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) under the U.S. Department of Education administers the Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants program. This program aims to support local educational agencies (LEAs), Indian Tribes, organizations, and other eligible entities in developing and implementing educational programs tailored to meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students. The goal is to ensure that all students meet challenging State academic standards.

Grant Details
The Formula Grants program provides funding for comprehensive programs designed specifically for AIAN students. These programs must address the unique cultural and educational needs of these students, ensuring they can achieve academic success. The final annual performance report (APR) will be used to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the program based on established performance measures.

The tasks include developing proposed projects in consultation with parents, teachers, and representatives from Indian Tribes. Additionally, applicants must submit required documentation such as the 'Applying in Lieu of the LEA' agreement form for eligibility verification.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include certain LEAs as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(b), including charter schools authorized as LEAs under State law; schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education; Indian community-based organizations; and consortia of two or more eligible entities. Applicants must also demonstrate organizational capacity to manage the grant effectively.

Period of Performance
The project period for grants awarded under this program is set for 12 months.

Grant Value
The estimated available funds for FY 2025 are approximately $110,381,000, with individual grant awards ranging from $4,000 to $2,416,936. The estimated average size of awards is around $84,908, with an estimated total number of awards being approximately 1,300.

Place of Performance
The grants will be performed in local educational agencies serving AIAN students across various geographic locations in the United States.
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Overview

Agency
Department of Education (ED)
Category of Funding
Education
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
84.060 - Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies
Grant Category
Mandatory
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 11/25/24 the Department of Education posted grant opportunity ED-GRANTS-112524-001 for Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) number 84.060A with funding of $110.4 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 84.060 Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies. It is expected that 1300 total grants will be made worth between $4,000 and $2.4 million.

Timing

Posted Date
Nov. 25, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
May 9, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 157 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Part I of Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) Applications Available: February 3, 2025. Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part I: March 7, 2025. Part II of EASIE Applications Available: March 31, 2025. Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part II: May 9, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about the Formula Grants program, contact Crystal C. Moore, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, MS 6335, Washington, DC 20202-6335. Telephone: (202) 987-0607. Email: crystal.moore@ed.gov. For technical questions about the EASIE application and uploading documentation, contact the Partner Support Center (PSC). Telephone: 877-457-3336. Email: OIE.EASIE@ed.gov.
Last Updated
Nov. 25, 2024, 9:38 a.m. EST
Version
2
Archive Date
June 8, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Additional Info
1. Eligible Applicants: The following entities are eligible under this program: certain LEAs, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(b), including charter schools authorized as LEAs under State law; certain schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education of the U.S. Department of the Interior (BIE), as prescribed by ESEA section 6113(d); Indian Tribes and IOs under certain conditions, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(c); and ICBOs, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(d). Consortia of two or more eligible entities are also eligible under certain circumstances, as prescribed by ESEA section 6112(a)(4).

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$2,416,936
Floor
$4,000
Estimated Program Funding
$110,381,000
Estimated Number of Grants
1300

Contacts

Contact
Julius C Cotton ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Contact Email
oie.easie@ed.gov   Profile
Email Description
Program Mailbox
Contact Phone
(202) 245-6288
Additional Information
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) number 84.060A; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
Additional Information Site
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-25/pdf/2024-27532.pdf

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