Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini Grant (KY)

The Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini Grant from the Kentucky Department of Education aims to enhance the reading skills of struggling readers in grades K-3. This initiative supports districts in acquiring high-quality instructional resources that foster structured literacy practices for tier 2 and tier 3 instruction, ensuring alignment with Kentucky Academic Standards. Eligible applicants include Kentucky public school districts and specialized schools, promoting equitable access to effective reading interventions.

The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Office of Teaching and Learning has issued a request for applications (RFA) for Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini-Grants.
As specified in KRS 158.792, the Reading Diagnostic and Intervention fund is created to help teachers and library media specialists improve the reading skills of struggling readers in kindergarten through grade three (3). The Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund mini grant will help districts adopt high-quality instructional resources (HQIRs) that support the implementation of structured literacy practices for tier 2 and/or tier 3 reading instruction in kindergarten through grade three (3). Primary, or tier 1, HQIRs rated green on EdReports may be considered for purchase with mini-grant funds for the purpose of implementing tier 2 instruction.
A district/school shall use funding to purchase instructional resources to support the implementation of structured literacy practices, supplement, not replace, the classroom comprehensive reading program and align with the KDE’s definition of HQIRs as listed below:
Aligned with the Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Reading and Writing  Research-based and/or externally validatedComprehensive to include engaging texts (books, multimedia, etc.), tasks and assessments Based on fostering vibrant student learning experiencesCulturally relevant, free from biasAccessible for all students

Eligibility

Kentucky public school districts must apply on behalf of individual schools. The Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf also are eligible to apply.