Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists Competitive Grant Program, FY 2022-23
NOTE: The application due date for this program has passed.
Funding Description
Funding for a county office of education to develop and provide training for educators at school sites that are eligible for the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists grant apportionment to become literacy coaches and reading specialists. The county office of education selected as the grantee shall consider the preparation program standards set by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing for reading and literacy in developing the standards for educator training.Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Local educational agencies |
|---|---|
| Required Eligibility Criteria | County Offices of Education are eligible for participation in the Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists competitive grant program. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations | The California Department of Education (CDE) shall prioritize applicants with demonstrated success in improving literacy, especially among underperforming pupil subgroups, as well as for those planning on partnering with institutions of higher education with demonstrated success in providing statewide professional development for expert literacy practice. |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) | Not applicable |
| Eligible Age Level(s) | Not applicable |
Funding
| Legal Authority | Section 137 of Assembly Bill 181 (Ch. 52, 2022) / Section 115 of Senate Bill 114 (Ch. 48, 2023) |
|---|---|
| Source / Type | State / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2022-23 |
| SACS Resource / Revenue Codes | 7810 / 8590 |
| Total Available | $27,000,000 |
| Recipient Amount | 27,000,000 |
| Match Requirement | No |
| Allocation Formula | The CDE shall issue the sum of $27,000,000 in grants, based upon merit, to a County Office of Education. |
Important Dates
| Date Application Available | April 3, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Due Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Expected Notification Date | July 10, 2023 |
Additional Information
| Application | LCRS Competitive Grant Request for Applications [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r12/lcrs23rfa.asp] |
|---|---|
| Background | Literacy Coaches and Reading Specialists 2022-29 [http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/pl/lcrsprogram.asp] |
| Fiscal | Unavailable |
| Funding Results | LCRSET Grant [http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r12/lcrs23result.asp] |
| Other | Unavailable |
Contacts
| Program | Jennifer Howerter, JHowerter@cde.ca.gov |
|---|---|
| Fiscal | Delaina Henson, DHenson@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Educator Excellence & Equity Division, 916-319-0208 |
Last Modified:
May 21, 2026
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