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The Michigan Department of Education awards approximately $100 million over two years to Michigan school districts to purchase and implement high-quality literacy curricula grounded in the science of reading. Funds support adoption of evidence-based materials aligned with Michigan's K-12 academic standards, helping districts strengthen early literacy instruction.
Eligible applicants are Michigan public school districts and local education agencies. Individuals are unlikely to qualify. The program is designed to improve reading outcomes statewide by equipping classrooms with research-backed resources and ensuring students develop strong foundational literacy skills from the earliest grades.
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[](https://www. michigan. gov/mde "Michigan Department of Education") The Section 35m Committee for Literacy Achievement/HQ Literacy Materials Grant Section 35m of the FY 2025 State School Aid Act provides $87,000,000 to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to create a Committee for Literacy Achievement and allocate funding based on a rankings list of materials.
The Committee for Literacy Achievement will critically evaluate literacy series and materials, literacy professional development, and literacy tools or services. The Committee for Literacy Achievement will also create and maintain a rankings list for all literacy items the committee has evaluated.
Once lists are established, districts will apply for funding based on the rankings list of literacy items (e.g., literacy series, materials, professional development, tools, and services). Section 35m grant funding is included in the FY 2026 State School Aid Act. More details regarding the grant process will be shared when available.
The Reading Excellence and Advancing District (READ) Innovation Grant Section 35n of the FY 2025 State School Aid Act provides $10,000,000 to the MDE to administer the competitive READ Innovation grant. The MDE will work with the literacy commission to establish the structure of the competition, select finalists, and select $500,000 winners. The Section 35n grant was not included in the FY 2026 State School Aid Act.
Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Training Grant Section 35a(10) of FY 26 State School Aid Act allocates $10,000,000 to the MDE to administer and provide training of, in partnership with Lexia® Learning: LETRS (Grades K-3) or LETRS for Early Childhood Educators (LETRS EC) (Pre-K) to interested pre-K to grade 6 educators and pre-K-12 certified special education personnel with endorsements in learning disabilities, emotional impairments, or speech and language impairments.
Intermediate School District (ISD) Early Literacy Coach Grant Section 35a(4) of the FY 26 State School Aid Act provides $42,000,000 for early literacy coaches at ISDs to assist teachers in developing and implementing instructional strategies for pupils in grades Pre-K-5 so that pupils are reading at grade level by the end of Grade 3.
Each ISD is eligible to receive $125,000 per coach from the MDE and must have a minimum of 2 early literacy coaches. Additional Instructional Time Grant Section 35a(5) of the FY 25 State School Aid Act provides $19,900,000 to districts for additional instructional time to pupils in Grades Pre-K-5 who have been identified as needing additional supports and interventions in order to be reading at grade level by the end of Grade 3.
The Section 35a(5) grant was not included in the FY 2026 State School Aid Act. Michigan Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant The MDE received a 5-year $16 Million award for the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant from the U. S.
Department of Education. The first year of funding totals $3,175,598 which will be dispersed to five subgrantee Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) to build an educational and professional development literacy system to serve children and students from Birth to Grade 12. This award will specifically focus on high-need, geographically diverse LEAs located in Qualified Opportunity Zones.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan school districts and ISDs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $87M (FY2025 Section 35m) + $42M (FY26 Section 35a(4)). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
High Quality Literacy Curriculum Grants is funded by Michigan Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Grow Your Own (GYO)/Educator Development is a grant from the Michigan Department of Education that funds local and intermediate school districts working to develop and retain educators in Michigan. The Section 27b program supports grow-your-own teacher pipeline initiatives, particularly for hard-to-fill positions and underserved communities, helping districts build sustainable educator development programs. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies and intermediate school districts across Michigan. The application deadline was March 3, 2026. Funding amounts vary based on program scope and district size, and priority is given to districts with documented educator shortages.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a grant from the Michigan Department of Education, funded through a federal program, that funds eligible organizations to provide free meals to children during the summer months when school is not in session. The program reimburses sponsors for the cost of providing nutritious meals at approved sites in low-income areas. Eligible organizations that can provide summer food service to children may apply. The FY 2027 application deadline is May 14, 2026, and applications are submitted through the MDE's coordinated child nutrition application system. Sponsors must meet procurement and program compliance requirements, maintain accurate site records, and coordinate with MDE's Office of Nutrition Services. The program is a critical component of ensuring food access for children who rely on school meals for consistent nutrition throughout the year.
Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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Read articleFederal appropriators added $15 billion in new Pell Grant funding to the FY 2026 appropriations package on top of the standard appropriation level — a response to a structural shortfall that CBO scored at $5.4 billion in FY 2026 and $11.5 billion in FY 2027. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects a cumulative gap of $61 billion to $97 billion through 2035 even after the one-time fix. Meanwhile, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded eligibility to short-term Workforce Pell programs, adding $2 to $6 billion in new costs. The Pell program is the foundation of need-based federal student aid, but the structural mismatch between rising costs and appropriations is a permanent feature now. Here is what that means for institutions, foundations, and state higher-ed agencies.
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