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Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) grants for early and school-age reading support

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration is soliciting applications to run innovative literacy programs for children and students (birth through 12th grade) in high-need school districts. Funding supports efforts such as strengthening school library programs (including librarian professional development and updated materials), delivering early literacy services thr…

Source

Agency: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Award

Total Funding: $16.8M

Dates

Open Date: April 8, 2026

Close Date: June 9, 2026

Eligibility

industry:education

industry:research

Keywords

literacy program

early literacy

school libraries

pediatric literacy

high-need schools

book access

low-income students

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