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The Bureau of Indian Affairs has published a notice listing 574 Tribal entities that are recognized by and eligible for services from the Bureau. This list is updated from a previous notice published in January 2020. It includes name changes and corrections to some of the listed Tribes. The recognized Tribes are acknowledged for their government-to-government relationship with the United States, granting them certain rights and responsibilities.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a notice inviting applications for new grants for the 2025 fiscal year under the Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs, specifically for the Professional Development Program focused on Native American teacher retention. This initiative aims to improve skills and retention rates among qualified Native American educators working with Indian students, recognizing the importance of having educators who reflect the students' cultural backgrounds. The department emphasizes the need for Native American teachers and leaders in schools, highlighting the significant role they play in improving educational outcomes for Native American students. Additionally, competitive preferences are provided for applications involving Tribal entities or consortia with Tribal or educational institutions.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs has released a notice that updates the list of 574 federally recognized Tribal entities eligible to receive funding and services. This list, which includes Indian Tribes in the contiguous United States and Alaska, reflects changes such as name modifications for certain Tribes. The notice follows updated regulations and continues to recognize these Tribes for their unique Government-to-Government relationship with the United States.