Indian Education Formula Grants (Title VI)
The U.S. Department of Education programs funds the Indian Education Formula Grant (Title VI). It supports the efforts of school districts, Indian tribes and organizations, postsecondary institutions, and other groups to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students. These efforts help them meet the same challenging state academic standards as all other students.
Formula Grants to Local Education Agencies
How Is Title VI Funding Used?
Indian Education Formula Grants (Title VI) funds supplement the regular school program. For Indian children, programs are designed to
Supplement the regular school program
Strengthen proficiency in the core content areas (Reading, Math, Science)
Provide enrichment programs that would otherwise be unavailable
Support after-school programs, early childhood education, tutoring, and dropout prevention
Eligibility
Who May Apply: Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
In order to participate in the Title VI Indian Education Formula Grant program, eligible applicants must have a minimum of 10 Indian students enrolled in the Local Education Agency or not less than 25 percent of the total enrollment.
For more information on Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Education Agencies, visit Title VI Formula Grant Communities of Practice Page or contact the local district representative listed below.
NC Title VI Indian Education Programs
County | District Level Program Director Name | Program Coordinator Name |
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg | Chiquitha Lloyd | Stacey Morretti |
Clinton City | Theresa Melenas | Daisha Emanuel |
Columbus | Tom McLam | Tamra Carter |
Cumberland | Maria Ford | Candice Revels |
Graham | Angela Knight | Ned Long |
Guilford | Jasmine Getrouw-Moore | Stephen Bell |
Halifax | Dr. Tyrana Battle | Kimberlin Richardson |
Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School | Gideon Lee | Sharon Berrun |
Hoke | Chad Hunt | Christina Bullard |
Jackson | Angie Dills | Brent Speckhardt |
Johnston | Faith Batten | Gwen Locklear |
Nash County | Janet Morris | Chenoa Davis |
Old Main STREAM Academy | Eustacia Jones | |
Person | Joseph Warren | Joseph Warren |
Robeson | Dr. Connie Locklear | Dr. Connie Locklear |
Sampson | Greg Jacobs | Wendy Locklear |
Scotland | Dr. Patrica Powell-Patrick | Lisa Wilson |
Swain | Dr. Branden Sutton | Dr. Branden Sutton |
Wake | Rebecca Foote | Rebecca Locklear |
Warren | Kimberly Scott | Patricia Richardson |