Alaska Native Educational Programs (84.356)
Alaska Native Educational Programs (Assistance Listing 84.356) is run by the Department of Education. It awarded $271 million in 102 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $2.7 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $2.3 million. Half of the 102 awards fell between $1.4 million and $3.7 million, and they ranged from $222,275 to $7.9 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$271 million
- Grant awards102
- Typical award$2.3 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$42.8 million
- Size rank530 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $111 million in fiscal 2021 to $42.8 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 530th largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 90% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
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.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
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.
What the money can and cannot pay for
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.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Oct 01, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Range of new awards: $300,000-$1,500,000; Average new award: $500,000
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Alaska Native Educational Programs (84.356) awarded$271 million across 102 grant awards, an average of $2.7 million per award.
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 54% of the money, tribes 26% and state and local governments 16%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 49 | $146 million | 54% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 28 | $69.5 million | 26% |
| State and local governments | 19 | $42.1 million | 16% |
| Other | 3 | $8.8 million | 3.2% |
| Colleges and universities | 1 | $2.9 million | 1.1% |
| Small businesses | 2 | $2.4 million | 0.9% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 102 | $271 million |