Title VI, Part A
Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) FY 2026-27 State Education Application Review Process
NEW process for Native American Title Formula Grant Applications: For LEA and LEA Consortium applicants only, proposed projects must be developed with the review of the State Education Agency (SEA)—the Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI). Before submitting an application to the Department, LEA applicants shall submit a copy of the application to the OPI for review. The OPI may comment on the application. If the OPI comments, the OPI shall provide the LEA with an opportunity to respond. LEA applicants are required to identify on the certification page whether the SEA (OPI) reviewed their application by selecting the “LEA and LEA Consortiums Only: EASIE Part II application was reviewed by applicant’s SEA prior to certification” checkbox.
To complete the SEA review process, email a copy of the generated EASIE Part II PDF file to ESSAinput@mt.gov. The PDF file can be unlocked and downloaded using the password applicants received via email from OIE.EASIE@ed.gov. Submit the PDF for OPI review no later than May 6, 2026 to ensure SEA can review the applications in a timely manner before the application due date to the Department.
For any questions or technical support regarding the application process, refer to EASIE guidance or call the Partner Support Center (PSC) Telephone: 866-731-4711 Email: OIE.EASIE@ed.gov.