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.