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What is the Comprehensive Literacy State Development grant program?

The goal of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant program is to advance literacy skills—including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing—for students from birth through grade 12. Emphasis is placed on disadvantaged children, including children living in poverty and children with disabilities.

CLSD grants have been awarded to: Alaska, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Virginia.

These grants present an unparalleled opportunity to transform students in the District of Columbia and the 22 states that have been awarded funds into proficient, lifelong readers.

How do Comprehensive Literacy State Development grants work?

Each state will hold a competition to award subgrants to districts and early learning programs. At least 15 percent of the funds must be used to serve children from birth through age 5, while 40 percent must be used to serve K–5 students, and 40 percent must be used to serve students in middle and high school.

Subgrant funds distribution

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How to apply for a CLSD grant

Writing a well-rounded funding application or proposal is not always easy. Renaissance has created a Funding Resources Guide with tools and tips to make the experience less daunting and to help you improve your odds of a successful CLSD application or other funding opportunity.

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Renaissance can provide resources to support your CLSD application

The Renaissance literacy portfolio of pre-K–12 solutions offers districts a comprehensive approach to meeting their state’s CLSD goals with:

  • Assessments that measure and monitor literacy skills development
  • Purposeful practice of the right skills at the right time
  • Engaging instruction differentiated to meet the unique needs of each student
  • Professional learning that offers teachers and districts the in-depth knowledge and expertise to help students achieve reading success

Renaissance can support districts and early learning programs that are preparing CLSD applications.

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