The California Department of Education (CDE) is pleased to announced Dual Language Immersion Grant program.
Donor Name: California Department of Education (CDE)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/25/2022
Grant Size: $380,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
The purpose of the Dual Language Immersion Grant (DLIG) is to expand or establish dual language immersion programs that provide integrated language learning and academic instruction for native speakers of English and native speakers of another language, with the goals of high academic achievement, first and second language proficiency, and cross-cultural understanding.
The DLIG provides funds for projects to expand or establish dual language immersion programs that provide integrated language learning and academic instruction for native speakers of English and native speakers of another language with the goals of high academic achievement, first and second language proficiency, and cross-cultural understanding.
Research demonstrates that multilingualism provides many benefits that help our schools and our students, including increased cognitive abilities, higher student achievement, and greater career opportunities. Multilingualism promotes global awareness, reduced discrimination, improved self-esteem, and stronger cross-group relationships.
Funding Information
This application covers the grant period beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2025 (Fiscal Years 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2024–25). Funds may be available to successful applicants based on the merit of the application, including the proposed budget. The total grant budget for this Request for Application (RFA) is $10,000,000, to be distributed as a minimum of 25 grants of up to $380,000 each. Grantees establishing a new DLI program will receive an additional $20,000 in grant funds. Grants will be distributed over a three-year period.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the DLIG may include any of the following eligible entities:
- A school
- A school district
- A county office of education
- A charter school
- Consortia composed of any of the entities described above
For more information, visit California Department of Education (CDE).
