Grant opportunity: The U.S. Department of Education's Innovative Approaches to Literacy grant provides funding for local educational agencies and schools to promote programs that develop literacy skills in youth from birth to 12th grade, particularly in low-income communities. Projects must coordinate with school libraries to carry out grant activities.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include local educational agencies (LEA) where at least 20% of students served are from families with income below the federal poverty line, a consortia of such, the Bureau of Indian Education, and nonprofit organizations that serve students within the attendance boundaries of one or more eligible LEAs

Grant Amount and Grant Period: Awards will range between $375,000 and $750,000 over a five-year grant period. 

Application Deadline: June 9th, 2026

For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here.

Brockport Research Institute is a NYS-certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program or the U.S. Department of Education.