Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Grant Program

Assembly Bill 121, Section 51 (Chapter 8, Statutes of 2025) authorizes this second competition for the LCRSET program. The CDE, subject to the approval of the State Board of Education, will award $15 million to a County Office of Education or consortium of county offices of education with expertise in both literacy instruction and multilingual education and demonstrated success in improving literacy instruction and outcomes through dual language immersion and other programs for multilingual learners through professional development based on the English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework, the English Learner Roadmap, and the Literacy Roadmap, especially for English Learners and other high-need pupil groups. Additionally, priority will be given to county offices of education that are partnering with institutions of higher education with demonstrated success in providing statewide professional development for expert literacy practice for multilingual learners. Program Details CA Department of Education is a state agency that offers the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Educator Training Grant Program grant program to support arts and cultural programs and education programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA Department of Education through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and education programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA Department of Education or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by February 23, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and education programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611110, 611210, 611310. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by ED

Award details

Applications close on February 23, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Education