Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects
Open Opportunities (2)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Innovative Approaches to Literacy 84.215G Deadline: Jun 9, 2026
- Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N Deadline: Aug 6, 2026
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Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 84.215 (USAspending.gov).
- Partners For Rural Impact, Inc $32,439,903
- Delta Health Alliance, Inc. $30,000,000
- South Ward Alliance $30,000,000
- Yurok Tribe $29,998,733
- John H Boner Community Center Inc $29,980,190
- Connecticut Children'S Medical Center $29,737,423
- Berea College $29,621,915
- Western Michigan University $29,504,487
- Center For Family Services Inc $29,188,017
- Prichard Committee For Academic Excellence $27,967,275
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Innovative Approaches to Literacy program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools. The Promise Neighborhoods program supports distressed communities in improving the academic and developmental outcomes for children, youth, and their families from birth through college. The Full-Service Community Schools supports the planning, implementation, and operation of full-service community schools that improve the coordination, integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, particularly for children attending high-poverty schools, including high-poverty rural schools. Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects provides grants to entities identified in explanatory statements accompanying appropriation acts for the purposes described therein, providing a variety of education services.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Intrastate
- State governments
- Other public organizations
- Federally recognized tribes
- For-profit organizations
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
Local educational agencies, the Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, public and private organizations and institutions may apply.
Beneficiaries
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Local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, public and private organizations and institutions will benefit.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Application procedures are described in application notices published annually in the Federal Register. Contact the headquarters offices listed below for application packages containing the announcement, application, and assurance forms and for further information about the specific programs.
Award Procedure
Awards are competitively selected following review by nonfederal experts in accordance with Subpart D of Part 75 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR).
Approximately 120 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used to support a wide range of projects under the specific program authorities. Competitions are announced in the Federal Register. Specific limitations and restrictions for each competition are provided in the Federal Register notice.
Required Documentation
OMB Circular No. A-21; OMB Circular No. A-122
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements