The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce has opened the K-12 Request for Applications to begin subaward of its $60 million Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The funding will support Ohio teachers in providing effective literacy instruction to help students maximize their reading and writing skills.
Through the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio is implementing the ReadOhio initiative, an exciting statewide effort to improve literacy skills for all ages that includes the implementation of curriculum, intervention, and professional development aligned with the science of reading in Ohio’s schools.
Eligible local education agencies may submit applications to develop comprehensive literacy implementation sites. Selected sites will use these grant funds to strengthen the ways teachers and administrators implement literacy instruction, with a goal of improving student outcomes. This may include coaching and professional learning for teachers and administrators, activities to strengthen multi-tiered systems of supports and family engagement, and collaboration with higher education and community partners.
Subgrants through this request for applications will be awarded in three age groups, including kindergarten to grade 5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12. The application for district preschools and early childhood education programs will be available later in 2025. Additional details including the request for applications, eligibility requirements, steps to apply, and resources will be available on the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant webpage.
Application resources, including the updated Ohio’s Plan to Raise Literacy Achievement, will be available later this week.
Additional questions can be directed to ComprehensiveLiteracy@education.ohio.gov. Questions regarding the grant application should be submitted by midnight Feb. 11.