Reading is fundamental's children's literacy initiative in mississippi

The Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to Reading IS Fundamental Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on children's literacy. The grant funding will support Reading IS Fundamental's Children's Literacy Initiative in Mississippi over a one-year period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.

The grant is provided under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy federal grant program (CFDA #84.215), which supports high-quality literacy programs in high-need local educational agencies and schools. Through this initiative, Reading IS Fundamental will deliver literacy services and resources, including free books, to children from birth through 12th grade in Mississippi. The project aims to develop and improve literacy skills using innovative approaches aligned with federal initiatives such as Promise Neighborhoods, Full-Service Community Schools, and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects.