Early Literacy Grant

Beginning in the 2013-2014 school year, the department will award Early Literacy Grant programs through a competitive grant process. On August 8, 2012, the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) presented to the State Board proposed draft rules related to the Early Literacy Grant, one component of the READ Act. After receiving written public comments and holding a rulemaking hearing on October 17, 2012, the State Board voted unanimously to adopt the Early Literacy Grant rules. A copy of the State Board approved Early Literacy Grant rules is linked below.

The Request for Proposals for the Early Literacy Grant will be released to schools/districts in late March 2013. Proposals will be due on or before April 30, 2013. Grants will be awarded July 1, 2013.

Rules for the Administration of the Early Literacy Grant (Adopted 10-17-12)