Notice of Funding Opportunity Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant
Forecasted
Nevada Department of Education's Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant funds evidence-based research and evaluation of early literacy initiatives for children under six.
Funder: Nevada Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$13.6 million available per year; award period is July–June; competitive grant; funding must be expended within the fiscal year.
Summary: Supports creation or expansion of evidence-based early literacy programs for children under six in Nevada, emphasizing inclusion, program evaluation, and alignment with state standards.
Key Information: Competitive; must supplement, not supplant, existing state/federal funds; strong accountability and reporting requirements.
Description
This grant, administered by the Nevada Department of Education Office of Early Learning and Development, is designed to foster innovative or expanded early literacy programs benefiting children under six, their families, and early childhood professionals. Established through state legislation, the program aims to advance high-quality, evidence-based early childhood education across Nevada, with a particular focus on individualized supports for children with disabilities, robust evaluation, and strong alignment with state early learning standards. Funded initiatives are expected to deliver measurable improvements in early literacy and kindergarten readiness.
