Such additions of literature and cultural content enrich the curriculum by making it more fully representative, including the contributions of those who too often have been ignored. According to the co-director, the lack of continuity in funding constantly plagues efforts. Student stipends provide essential support, yet it is never certain that they will be available. For Indian communities, it's an extreme case because there are no other places to go. There may or may not be a tax base.
Schools can be totally dependent on federal funding.
It can be feast or famine. Project staff, therefore, have been resourceful in finding other sources of funding, and Title VII is notable among them.