Kent ISD FY26 cfcp

The Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded Kent Intermediate School District $750,000 on June 1, 2026, under the Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects program (CFDA 84.215).

Kent ISD, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a regional educational service agency serving approximately 20 public school districts, 3 non-public districts, and public school academies, supporting nearly 120,000 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The award carries a period of performance through June 1, 2029. As a local government entity, Kent ISD focuses on providing value-added educational services and specialized support infrastructure for educational institutions across Kent County.

The Innovative Approaches to Literacy program funds high-quality projects that develop literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools, including communities of concentrated poverty. Grantees may develop or enhance existing school library programs through professional learning opportunities for librarians and updated library materials in underserved schools; support early literacy services including outreach to parents of young children to ensure access to developmentally appropriate materials and encouragement to read aloud; and distribute books and reading materials to increase students' reading motivation, performance, and frequency.