Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant

About the Department
The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Executive Team, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators.
The Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant was established with the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 460 in June 2025 during the 83rd session of the Nevada Legislature. These funds are intended to establish an innovative new program or to expand an existing early literacy program that supports children less than the age of six years old, their families, and early childhood professionals.
Funds awarded through the competitive application process must supplement and not supplant existing state or federal funds
Goals and Priorities
Priority will be given to applicants who:
Have demonstrated sustained success in improving the literacy and readiness for entering kindergarten of children less than 6 years of age; ORProvide services to geographical areas with higher proportion of children entering kindergarten who have demonstrated a deficit across early learning domains during the immediately preceding two years.
Participation and Evaluation
Each program supported by a grant awarded must:
Serve children who are less than 6 years of age;Be evidence-based;Provide appropriate individualized accommodations and supports for children with disabilities;Include a plan of reporting accountability for the performance of the program; andInclude an implementation plan which is financially sound and proposes to use all funds awarded within FY27.