What is the Title VI Grant?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the purpose of the Title VI Indian Education Formula Grant is “to support the efforts of local educational agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, post-secondary institutions, and other entities to meet the unique educational and culturally related academic needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students, so that such students can meet the same challenging state student academic achievement standards as all other students are expected to meet.”
Who can be counted in the grant?
Eligible Native American students are those who, themselves, or through a parent or grandparent, are affiliated with one of the following:
• Federally Recognized Tribe – An American Indian or Alaska Native tribal entity officially recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The DOI maintains the official list, available on its website or from OIE upon request.
• State Recognized Tribe – An American Indian or Alaska Native tribal entity that holds recognized status by a state. Since the U.S. Department of Education does not keep a national list, it is recommended to consult official state websites.
• Terminated Tribe – A tribal entity that once held federal recognition through the DOI but had that status terminated after 1940.
• Alaska Native – An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native individual not included in the other listed categories.
• Organized Indian Group – A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988, as it was in effect until October 19, 1994.
Must have a 506 form on file with the Pokagon Band Department of Education.
The Local Education Agency (school district) must have at least 10 Native Students who meet the criteria above. Since the Pokagon Band is applying for the grant, the Native American count must consist of at least 51% Pokagon Band students.
2025-2026 Title VI Formula Grant
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