Supporting Struggling Readers Beyond Grade 3 Implementation Grant
Forecasted
The Alabama State Department of Education funds LEA projects using evidence-based strategies to improve literacy for struggling readers in Grades 4 and 5 through the Supporting Struggling Readers Beyond Grade 3 Grant.
Funder: Alabama State Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Funding parameters set annually; typical funding supports LEA-level projects for Grades 4–5 struggling readers. See program guidance for details.
Summary: Supports Alabama LEAs in implementing evidence-based literacy programs for students struggling to read beyond Grade 3, prioritizing Grades 4 and 5.
Key Information: Application is submitted at the school system (LEA) level; Grade 4–5 projects prioritized.
Description
The Supporting Struggling Readers Beyond Grade 3 Implementation Grant is an annual funding opportunity from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), delivered through the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI). Its primary goal is to advance literacy achievement for students who continue to experience reading difficulties beyond third grade, with a particular emphasis on Grades 4 and 5. The grant supports LEAs (school systems) in strengthening existing literacy systems, promoting sustained professional learning, and implementing evidence-based instructional practices aligned with the Alabama Literacy Act.
