Alaska Native Educational Programs

CFDA 84.356 Active Project Grants

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$45M FY2025
$32.5M
FY16
$32.5M
FY17
$35.5M
FY18
$35.5M
FY19
$36M
FY20
$36.5M
FY21
$38M
FY22
$43.7M
FY23
$43.7M
FY24*
$45M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 No Current Data Available.

Program Objective

To support projects that recognize and address the unique educational needs of Alaska Native students, to recognize the role of Alaska Native languages and cultures and to integrate Alaska Native languages and cultures into education, to support supplemental education programs that benefit Alaska Natives, and to ensure the maximum participation by Alaska Native educators and leaders in programs designed to serve Alaska Native students.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Minority groups
  • Specialized groups
  • Native American organizations

Alaska Native organizations with experience operating Alaska Native education programs; Alaska Native organizations that do not have experience operating Alaska Native education programs, but that apply in partnership with: a State educational agency (SEA) or an Alaska Native organization that operates an Alaska Native education program; or an entity located in Alaska and predominantly governed by Alaska Natives that has experience operating Alaska Native programs and is granted an official charter or sanction from at least one Alaska Native tribe or Alaska Native organization to carry out such programs.

Beneficiaries

  • 12
  • 13

Alaska Natives as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

Applications must be prepared and submitted in accordance with a notice published in the Federal Register. By the due date, eligible applicants must submit to the Department of Education a complete application that addresses the purposes of the program, the selection criteria, and any priorities included in the application notice, and includes all required assurances and signatures.

Award Procedure

The Department of Education awards these grants on a competitive basis. Applications are reviewed and ranked by a panel of outside reviewers. The Program Office notifies successful applicants of awards and negotiates and awards grants. Contact the Program Office for more information.

The range of approval/disapproval time is approximately 60 to 120 days following the application deadline.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Mandatory activities include: (1) the development and implementation of plans, methods, strategies, and activities to improve the educational outcomes of Alaska Natives; and (2) the collection of data to assist in the evaluation of Alaska Native programs. Allowable activities include, but are not limited to: (1) the development of curricula and education programs that address the educational needs of Alaska Native students; (2) the development and operation of student enrichment programs in science and mathematics; (3) professional development activities for educators; (4) early childhood and parenting education activities, including family literacy services; and (5) dropout prevention programs. An eligible entity may use not more than 5 percent of the funds received under this program for the administrative costs of carrying out its responsibilities under this Subpart.

Required Documentation

This program is included under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Almita Reed
(202) 260-1979
Department of Education, OESE School Improvement Programs, 400 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20202
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-13. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-01 05:55:33.