Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Supporting Implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act
Forecasted
This Alabama State Department of Education grant funds research-driven literacy program improvements in public schools to advance the goals of the Alabama Literacy Act.
Funder: Alabama State Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project; typically supports program improvement efforts in literacy instruction across Alabama public schools.
Summary: Supports local education agencies, charter schools, and educator preparation programs in Alabama to strengthen literacy instruction and improve student reading outcomes under the Alabama Literacy Act.
Description
This grant, administered by the Alabama State Department of Education through the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI), is designed to support the implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act. The purpose is to enhance literacy instruction in Alabama public schools by funding targeted program improvements. Eligible applicants can use these funds to strengthen their literacy initiatives, with the ultimate goal of improving reading outcomes for students statewide. The grant is part of a recurring annual program that advances the objectives of the Alabama Literacy Act by promoting evidence-based literacy education practices.
