Upcoming
Atlas Opportunity Score 96/100
Verified August 29, 2026
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pennsylvania's 2026-27 Ready to Learn Block Grant provides approximately $1.948 billion statewide through Foundation, Adequacy, Minimum Adequacy and Tax Equity components. Foundation and Adequacy funds may explicitly support programs promoting physical and mental health services for children and families, supportive learning environments and student-services infrastructure. Applications open September 14, 2026.
Required next actionBefore the September 14 opening, confirm the school entity's 2026-27 Ready to Learn allocation in PDE's allocation spreadsheet and identify a qualifying Foundation or Adequacy use. For healthcare-focused projects, build a plan around allowable physical or mental health services for children and families, supportive learning environments, student-services infrastructure, or a related evidence-based support; confirm the project supplements rather than violates program restrictions; prepare the eGrants narratives and required electronic signature; and submit the Foundation and Adequacy application by October 16, 2026.