Federal rural school library revitalization grants from minibus bill

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $450,000 Project Grant to the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) under the CFDA 84.215 Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects program. This 1-year grant, running from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, will support the Federal Rural School Library Revitalization Grants from the Minibus Bill initiative. As the prime grantee, ODE will be responsible for distributing sub-awards to local school districts, education service districts, and community organizations to implement literacy programs, establish full-service community schools, and provide comprehensive educational and support services for children and students in high-need rural areas across Oregon.