Early childhood and family programs that emphasize school readiness. Activities to educate individuals concerning substance abuse and to prevent substance abuse. Culturally related activities that support the program described in the LEA's application. The acquisition of equipment, but only if the acquisition of the equipment is essential to meet the purpose of the program. Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Demonstration Grants for Indian Children is a competitive discretionary grant program that supports projects to develop, test and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve educational opportunities and achievement of Indian children.
Priority is given to applications that include an Indian tribe, organization or institution.
The Professional Development program is a competitive grant program that supports activities to increase the number of qualified Indian individuals in professions that serve Indian people. Individuals who receive training under the Professional Development program are required to perform work that is related to the training received and that benefits Indian people, or repay all or a prorated part of the assistance received. The second component of the program supports training of qualified Indian individuals in fields other than education that result in a degree at the graduate level. In April 2000, the Department published seven final priorities that allow the Secretary to annually select one or more of the absolute priorities that will apply for a fiscal year and the amount of available program funds that will be devoted to the selected priorities. The FY 2000 awards will begin an initial cohort group of 500 students to be trained as teachers.