This grant is designed to support a center that will help improve literacy for students with disabilities, from early childhood through high school. The goal is to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes, especially for students who struggle with literacy due to disabilities like dyslexia or developmental delays.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity that can establish a National Comprehensive Center focused on improving literacy for students with disabilities. This includes state, regional, and local educational agencies, as well as schools and other educational organizations.
More details
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to follow the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Incomplete or late application
- Proposals not focused on improving literacy for students with disabilities
- Budget exceeding $1,500,000
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational information
- Evidence of capacity to improve literacy for students with disabilities
- Compliance with 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Focus specifically on literacy improvement for students with disabilities
- Be aware of the application deadline
Generated from official source details for readability
Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization or entity capable of establishing a National Comprehensive Center focused on improving literacy for students with disabilities. This includes state educational agencies (SEAs), regional educational agencies (REAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and other educational organizations. There are no specific restrictions on the type of applicant, making it broadly accessible to qualified entities.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity that can establish a National Comprehensive Center focused on improving literacy for students with disabilities. This includes state, regional, and local educational agencies, as well as schools and other educational organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to follow the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Incomplete or late application
- Proposals not focused on improving literacy for students with disabilities
- Budget exceeding $1,500,000
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to establish and operate a center that provides services to improve literacy among students with disabilities. This includes developing programs, resources, and training to support educational agencies and schools.
Total Program Funding
$1,485,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026(3 days)
- Archive Date
- Jul 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the 2025 Common Instructions for Applicants
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget within the funding limits
- Gather organizational and capacity documentation
- Submit the application by June 30, 2026