Reading Community Schools

Reading Community Schools is a local government school district located in Reading, Michigan, that has been registered with SAM.gov since October 2009. As a U.S. government entity and school district, Reading Community Schools receives federal grant awards to support educational programs and student services within its jurisdiction. The district does not hold federal contracts but maintains an active portfolio of federal grant prime and sub-awards that fund various educational and operational initiatives.

Reading Community Schools has received federal funding through diverse grant programs administered primarily by the Michigan Department of Education as the prime grantee, along with direct awards from the Community Oriented Policing Program. The district's grant portfolio encompasses child nutrition programs funded through USDA support, including the National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, and Summer Food Program, which collectively support food security initiatives for students. Educational improvement grants include Title I, Part A funding designed to support disadvantaged children in meeting academic standards, as well as grants focused on improving teaching quality and professional development for educators through partnerships with higher education institutions. The district has also received Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to address COVID-19 impacts on school operations and student learning. Most recently, Reading Community Schools secured a School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) project grant from the Community Oriented Policing Program, awarded on October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2028, to implement evidence-based school security improvements and technology solutions. The cumulative effect of these awards demonstrates the district's consistent engagement with federal funding mechanisms to support student achievement, operational resilience, and campus safety.