Cultivating Ongoing Achievement through Coaching in Literacy (COACH) - Continuation

The COACH Continuation grant sustains a statewide literacy‑coach network for K‑12 schools in New Jersey. Eligible local education agencies (LEAs) that received a prior COACH award may apply for up to $158,175 to hire and train a new literacy coach, support professional‑development activities, and maintain the literacy‑leadership team infrastructure. The grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Comprehensive Literacy State Development program and requires strict reporting, monthly reimbursement requests, and compliance with cost‑share caps. • Eligible applicants: New Jersey LEAs that were awarded a COACH grant in Year One. • Funding: Up to $158,175 per LEA for the 2026‑27 project year (total pool $6.327 M). • Scope of work: Hire a new literacy coach, provide training, conduct monthly coaching sessions, participate in state‑provided professional‑learning events, and submit required documentation. • Key deadlines: Application due September 22 2026 (4 PM); technical assistance session September 10 2026; multiple mandatory orientation sessions throughout the grant year. • Reporting: Interim report due April 15 2027; final report and liquidation due September 30 2027.