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Rural & Low Income Schools (RLIS)

WHAT IS THE RURAL LOCAL INCOME SCHOOL GRANT:

The Rural Low-Income Schools (RLIS) Grant is a non-competitive federal grant that provides financial assistance to rural school districts. The purpose of the grant is to support programs and activities that help improve student achievement.
 

Allowable Uses of RLIS Funds

Districts may use RLIS funds to support and enhance:

  • Parent & Family Engagement Activities

  • Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs

  • Title II, Part A – Supporting Effective Instruction

  • Title III, Part A – Language Instruction for English Learners

  • Title IV, Part A – Student Support & Academic Achievement


Additional Information

More information about the RLIS program can be found on the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s website:
NC DPI – Rural Education Achievement Program


Contact Information

For questions or additional details, please contact:

Dr. Steven Howard
Bertie County Schools
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Phone: (252) 794-6058