Department of Education: Office of Indian Education (“OIE”) Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies
The OIE Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (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 education needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students and ensure that all students meet challenging State academic standards.
Part I of Electronic Application System for Indian Education (“EASIE”) Applications Available: February 6, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part I: March 10, 2023.
Part II of EASIE Applications Available: April 3, 2023.
Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part II: May 12, 2023.
Eligible entities should take the following steps to access funding:
Applicants must meet the deadlines for both EASIE Part I and Part II to be eligible to receive a grant. Failure to submit the required supplemental documentation by the EASIE Part I or II deadline, will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered for funding. OIE recommends uploading the documentation at least 4 days prior to each deadline date to ensure that any potential submission issues are resolved prior to the deadlines.
For more information, contact Crystal C. Moore
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, MS 6335,
Washington, DC 20202-6335
(202) 453-5593
Federal Register Notice is available here: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-01-23/pdf/2023-01171.pdf
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