Federal Register #84.215G

Grant Competition for Innovative Literacy and Educator Incentive Programs

This opportunity invites applications for the administration of two major education grant programs: - Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program - Supports high-quality literacy programs for children from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools - Focuses on innovative literacy initiatives, school library enhancement, early literacy services, and regular book distribution - Prioritizes low-income and rural communities, and meaningful learning opportunities for students - Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (TSL) - Assists in developing, implementing, or expanding performance-based compensation and human capital management systems for educators in high-need schools - Government Buyer - U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education - Supported by the U.S. Department of Labor - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant competition for program administration, not a product procurement - Eligible applicants include local educational agencies with significant poverty populations, consortia of such agencies, the Bureau of Indian Education, and eligible national nonprofit organizations - Unique requirements include coordination with school libraries, book distribution, childhood literacy activities, and a focus on rural and high-need applicants - Application deadlines are specified for FY 2026

Description

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is soliciting applications to administer the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) program on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The program supports high-quality literacy programs for children from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools, focusing on innovative literacy development in low-income communities. Eligible applicants include local educational agencies with significant poverty populations, consortia of such agencies, the Bureau of Indian Education, and eligible national nonprofit organizations serving these areas. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 9, 2026.

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