Title V, Part B: Subpart 2: Rural and Low Income Schools
Forecasted
Title V, Part B: Subpart 2: Rural and Low Income Schools supports rural, low-income Illinois school districts with funding for initiatives aligned to local needs and goals to improve student achievement.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (ESEA Consolidated Application)
Funding Amounts: Federal formula grants; 95% for LEA grants and no more than 5% for state administration
Summary: Supports rural, low-income local education agencies in Illinois with initiatives to improve student achievement.
Key Information: Applicants must meet both poverty and rural eligibility tests and have an approved Consolidated District Plan before grant approval.
Description
The Rural and Low-Income School (RLIS) program provides federal formula funding to rural local education agencies (LEAs) for initiatives aimed at improving student achievement. In Illinois, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), through its Title Grant Administration Department, administers Title V, Part B, Subpart 2 and provides technical assistance for implementation aligned with U.S. Department of Education guidance and the Every Student Succeeds Act.
The program serves LEAs that meet both low-income and rural eligibility criteria. District planning is addressed through the Consolidated District Plan (CDP), which connects needs assessment results with program goals and planned activities. Assigned principal consultants review and approve Title V-B applications and assist districts with planning and implementation.
