The U.S. Department of Education (the Department) recently updated its Grant Forecast webpage to include the STEP program and invites you to an upcoming informational webinar to learn more about the program. STEP is authorized under Section 6132 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). These grants are designed to support Indian Tribes with their education administrative planning, development, and coordination, such as:

• Promoting Tribal self-determination in education;
• Improving the academic achievement of Indian children and youth; and
• Promoting the coordination and collaboration of Tribal Education Agencies (TEAs) with State Education Agencies (SEAs), and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to meet the unique education and culturally related academic needs of Indian students.

This informational webinar will explore the following requirements:

• Statutory purpose
• Eligible entities
• Regulated priorities (88 FR 27410)
• Allowable activities

In addition, we will have guest panelists to help share their perspectives about the STEP program and key successes and challenges associated with administering their grant projects. At this session, you will hear subject matter expertise from:

• Edwina Butler-Wolfe, Director of Education, Sac and Fox Tribe
  Website: https://www.sacandfoxnationnsn.gov/departments/education (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net)
• Joyce McFarland, Education Manager, Nez Perce Tribe
  Website: https://nezperce.org/government/education/ (-> l9nnctdbb.cc.rs6.net)

Program-specific information can be found on the Office of Indian Education (OIE) STEP webpage. Don’t miss your opportunity to learn, engage, and explore new possibilities that are enabled by the STEP program for your community.