Assistance Listing 84.215
Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects
Department of Education · Office of Elementary and Secondary Education
Assistance Listing 84.215, “Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects,” is a federal program administered by Department of Education. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $264M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding down 25% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -25% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
The Innovative Approaches to Literacy program supports high-quality programs designed to develop and improve literacy skills for children and students from birth through 12th grade in high-need local educational agencies and schools. The Promise Neighborhoods program supports distressed communities in improving the academic and developmental outcomes for children, youth, and their families from birth through college. The Full-Service Community Schools supports the planning, implementation, and operation of full-service community schools that improve the coordination, integration, accessibility, and effectiveness of services for children and families, particularly for children attending high-poverty schools, including high-poverty rural schools. Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects provides grants to entities identified in explanatory statements accompanying appropriation acts for the purposes described therein, providing a variety of education services.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 84.215
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- For-Profit Organization
- Tribal
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- Other
- School District
Local educational agencies, the Bureau of Indian Education, institutions of higher education, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, public and private organizations and institutions may apply.
Intended beneficiaries: Infant and Toddler (0-3), Teen (13-19), Pre-Teen (10-12) and Young Child (4-9).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Varies by competition.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 84.215. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 84.215
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $75K – $2.5M | Mar 1, 2021 | 84.215 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 84.215?
84.215 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Innovative Approaches to Literacy; Promise Neighborhoods; Full-Service Community Schools; and Congressionally Directed Spending for Elementary and Secondary Education Community Projects.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 84.215?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: For-Profit Organization, Tribal, Not-for-Profit Organization, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Other and School District. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 84.215 provide?
The agency reported $264,430,778 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.