Virginia 2026-2029 Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant

Virginia school divisions may apply for the 2026-2029 Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant to support sustained evidence-based literacy initiatives, including family-engagement literacy resources from birth through Kindergarten entry and the Literacy Improvement Network. Applications are due October 1, 2026 at noon. Atlas Opportunity Score: 86/100.

FundingCurrent 2026-2029 award pool and applicant cap are not stated on the public VDOE program page; VDOE reports that the prior 2025-2026 cycle provided more than $7 million to 106 schools in 27 divisions, but that prior-year figure is not treated as the current award amount.

Deadline2026-10-01

Last verified2026-08-31

Required next actionReview the 2026-2027 Literacy Grant Information Guide, full application, budget workbook, and FAQ for current eligible-division criteria, award calculations, allowable costs, and any match/cost-sharing rules. Prioritize division-level applicants with high-need schools and qualifying literacy needs. No N9+ outreach is warranted absent an allowable healthcare or school-health role.

Broad Eligibility

Eligible Virginia school divisions may apply on behalf of their schools for a three-year 2026-2029 grant award. The current VDOE page states that the application and budget workbook must be submitted by one division-level employee and that the opportunity is contingent on VDOE receiving its federal Grant Award Notification and associated U.S. Department of Education funds.

Atlas Analysis

Atlas Opportunity Score: 86/100. This is a substantial, highly competitive statewide education opportunity focused on evidence-based literacy, family engagement, educator capacity, resources, and service providers. The application window is August 4-October 1, 2026, with submissions due at noon on October 1. N9+ Direct Vendor Fit: 12/100 because the published scope is literacy-focused rather than healthcare, telehealth, or clinical technology. The current public page does not state the 2026-2029 award pool, applicant cap, match rule, or full allowable-cost detail, so those values remain unknown pending the controlling application guide and budget materials.

Source verificationOfficial government source · www.doe.virginia.govAtlas last verified this record 2026-08-31. Always use the funder's current application materials, amendments and portal instructions as the controlling source.View source and application materials ↗