Ready to Learn Programming
This grant funds the creation and national distribution of high-quality educational media to promote school readiness and achievement for young children and their families.
Funder: Department of Education
Due Dates: July 8, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Estimated total funding: $31,000,000 | Expected number of awards: 2 | Award size not specified
Summary: Supports the development and national distribution of high-quality educational programming and outreach for preschool and elementary school children, especially those who are disadvantaged.
Description
This program funds the creation and wide dissemination of educational and instructional television and digital content aimed at promoting school readiness and academic achievement among preschool and elementary school children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Supported activities include the development of curriculum-aligned programming for national broadcast on public television and the Internet, as well as the production of outreach materials to extend the impact of these educational efforts. The program emphasizes high standards of educational quality and the use of developmentally appropriate curriculum frameworks.
