Title V, Part B: Subpart 2 – Rural and Low Income Schools (RLIS)
Forecasted
The Title V, Part B: Subpart 2 – Rural and Low Income Schools grant funds evidence-based programs to improve student achievement in rural, low-income Illinois districts, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Constitutionally Protected Prayer Certification) | June 2027 (Annual application)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based; varies by LEA size and poverty rate. Most funds distributed directly to eligible rural, low-income districts.
Summary: Provides flexible federal funding to eligible rural, low-income Illinois school districts for initiatives that improve student achievement.
Key Information: Forecasted dates; applicants should confirm with ISBE for updates.
Description
The Rural and Low-Income Schools (RLIS) program, administered by the Illinois State Board of Education, is a federal formula grant that supports rural Local Education Agencies (LEAs) with significant low-income student populations. The grant provides flexible funding for professional development, supplemental academic support, technology integration, and other activities aimed at improving student achievement. The RLIS program is designed to help rural and low-income school districts address unique challenges and meet federal educational standards outlined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
