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The Committee for Literacy Achievement / HQ Literacy Materials Grant

The Committee for Literacy Achievement / HQ Literacy Materials Grant

Section 35m of the FY 2026 State School Aid Act provides $64,400,000 to the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) to create a Committee for Literacy Achievement and allocate funding based on a rankings list of materials. The Committee for Literacy Achievement will critically evaluate literacy series and materials, literacy professional development, and literacy tools or services. The Committee for Literacy Achievement will also create and maintain a rankings list for all literacy items the Committee has evaluated. Once lists are established, districts will apply for funding based on the rankings list of literacy items (e.g., literacy series, materials, professional development, tools, and services).

Committee for Literacy Achievement Membership List

  • Ms. Debbie Boersma - Kalamazoo RESA
  • Ms. Anissa Bolden - Detroit Public Schools Community District
  • Ms. Julie Bourke - Michigan's Multi-Tiered System of Supports Technical Assistance Center (MiMTSS TA Center)
  • Ms. Nicole Coleman - MiMTSS TA Center
  • Ms. Katy Dennis - MDE
  • Mrs. Shanon Everett - Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)
  • Dr. Rané Garcia - MDE
  • Ms. Rebecca Gillich - Michigan Education Association (MEA)
  • Ms. Beth Gonzalez - Wayne RESA
  • Dr. Anna Harms - MiMTSS TA Center
  • Ms. Nanette Hersberger - Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity
  • Ms. Ashley Jackson - Grand Blanc Area Schools  
  • Ms. Kristen Kariainen - Copper Country ISD
  • Ms. Kelly Kujala - Saginaw ISD  
  • Ms. Stephanie Long - Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA)
  • Dr. Tamela Mannes - Ottawa Area ISD and Zeeland School Board
  • Ms. Angela Matthews - Anchor Bay School District
  • Ms. Rebecca Miles - The Reading League of Michigan
  • Dr. Melissa Nantais - MiMTSS TA Center
  • Dr. Sam Patton - MiMTSS TA Center
  • Ms. Heather Phelps - Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators (MAISA)
  • Mrs. Leah Porter - Holt Public Schools and 2021/22 Michigan Teacher of the Year
  • Ms. Kristen Rizzuto - MiMTSS TA Center
  • Ms. Katie Smith - MiMTSS TA Center
  • Dr. Katie Squires - Central Michigan University
  • Mr. Ryan Schrock - Michigan Elementary & Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA)
  • Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller - Michigan State University
  • Ms. Kimberly Vigneron - Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS)
  • Ms. Leanne Weber - MDE
  • Dr. David Winters - Eastern Michigan University
  • Mrs. Rebecca Young - MDE
  • Mrs. Sandy Youngert - MDE
  • Ms. Amanda Ziegler - School District of the City of Pontiac

Request for Submissions and Vendor Resources

All Requests for Submission must be received between 5:00 pm EST on February 28, 2025, and 11:59 pm EST on March 14, 2025. The videos and rubrics posted below are designed to assist with the submission process.

Grant Application

The 2025-26 Section 35m Committee for Literacy Achievement / HQ Literacy Materials Grant Application is open in NexSys May 8 – June 12, 2026.

Please Note: This is a formula Grant that includes both a base allocation and a Pre-K to 12 per-pupil amount (based on fall 2025 certified count).

After the MDE has determined the per-pupil formula based on the number of applicants, districts and Intermediate School Districts (ISDs) will be notified through NexSys that modifications are required. Modifications will be required for all Applications. This step will be the entry point to allow districts and ISDs to create their budget in NexSys for approval.

Grant Resources

MDE Grant Contact

Please direct all inquiries to MDE-EarlyLiteracy@michigan.gov.