Native Issues
Education
Sep 25, 2025

Federal grant for Indian education in North Dakota

According to a press release from Senator Kevin Cramer, the U.S. Department of Education awarded $1,397,350 to three North Dakota colleges under the Indian Education Professional Development Grants. The funding aims to train Native students for careers as teachers and administrators and to support students at tribal colleges and universities.

The release says the University of Mary will receive $500,000; Sitting Bull College, $472,340; and Turtle Mountain College, $425,010.

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