New York State My Brother’s Keeper Indigenous Education Grant (MBK IEG)

The New York State My Brother’s Keeper Indigenous Education Grant (MBK IEG) provides formula‑based state funding to eligible public school districts that partner with local Native‑American tribes to improve academic achievement and college‑career readiness for Native‑American youth, especially boys and young men. Districts must submit a signed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with a tribal leader and propose at least two of six optional program components, with mandatory participation in the annual NYSED Indigenous Education College/Career/Trade Fair. The grant runs from September 1 2026 through August 31 2030, with a total program budget of roughly $2 million for the 2027‑2030 period and a minimum award of $2,620 per district. • Eligible applicants: public school districts in NY that have a contract with NYSED Office of Indigenous Education and secure a tribal MOA. • Required deliverables: project narrative, budget, MOA, and compliance with reporting (annual SIRS data, October 30 final reports, and final fiscal report). • Funding use: staff salaries, purchased services, supplies, travel, limited equipment (≤ $5,000/unit), and program activities; indirect costs prohibited. • M/WBE goal: 30 % of discretionary non‑personnel budget for contracts over $25,000. • Application deadline: postmarked or emailed by August 28 2026; questions due July 31 2026.