Are Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)-funded schools eligible to compete for CSR funds?
Yes. The Department allocates CSR funds each year to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The BIA then makes competitive subgrants to BIA-funded schools. BIA-funded schools that meet the definition of an LEA as defined in section 9101(26) of the ESEA are also eligible to apply to the State for CSR funds. However, although these schools may participate in both the BIA and SEA competitions, they may not receive CSR funds from both sources. F-21. On what basis does an SEA award continuation funding to subgrantees? The decision to continue CSR funding beyond the initial year is based on the SEA’s determination that the participating school has made substantial progress in the implementation of reforms. The Department strongly recommends that a State fund continuation awards only after it has determined that schools have made progress in implementing their CSR plans and achieving their benchmarks. Possible indicators of implementation progress include measures of the school staff’s awareness
