Federally Funded Grants
21st Century Community Learning Centers
This grant targets schools, particularly low-performing schools, with the highest concentrations of poor students. Under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, funds are allocated to states based on a formula. The states in turn offer them on a competitive basis to districts. Other changes under NCLB include a provision for centers to provide academic enrichment activities and a provision that allows community and faith-based organizations to compete for funding. This grant may be used to purchase Reading Intervention for Early Success™, Phonics Intervention, Soar to Success, MathSteps, or Knowing Mathematics.
http://www.ed.gov/21stcclcComprehensive School Reform (CSR) Program
This is a competitive grant aimed at raising student achievement by assisting public schools across the country in implementing effective, comprehensive school reforms that are based on reliable research and effective practices, and that include an emphasis on basic academics and parental involvement. Under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation, a separate authorization was created for the program in the ESEA under Title I, new Part F. Awards average $50,000 and are renewable for 3 years. This grant may be used to purchase Reading Intervention for Early Success™, Phonics Intervention, Soar to Success, MathSteps, or Knowing Mathematics.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/compreform/School Dropout Prevention Program
This highly competitive grant to eligible LEAs or SEAs was reauthorized under the No Child Left Behind Act to support school dropout prevention and reentry activities in order to raise academic achievement among students in grades 6–12. Projects must implement scientifically based, sustainable, and widely replicated strategies. Awards average $350,000 for three years. This grant may be used to purchase Soar to Success or Knowing Mathematics.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OII/portfolio/dropout.htmlReading First
Under No Child Left Behind (NCLB), grants are awarded to states under a poverty-based formula, which, in turn, distributes funds on a competitive basis to qualifying school districts. Districts and qualifying Title I schools must establish scientific research-based reading programs for children in grades K–3. States will receive six-year grants. Grant may be used to purchase Houghton Mifflin Reading, Reading Intervention for Early Success, Phonics Intervention, or Soar to Success.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/readingfirst/