Building Responsive Instruction through Data-Guided Evaluation (BRIDGE) 2 Grant Technical Assistance

Notice of Grant Opportunity (NGO) Technical Assistance

Date(s) & Time(s)

April 13, 2026   ~  10:00 am - 11:00 am

Webinar Description

This technical assistance session will provide local education agencies (LEAs) with guidance and support in applying for the Building Responsive Instruction through Data-Guided Evaluation (BRIDGE) grant. This competitive initiative offers funding to twenty (20) LEAs to strengthen Tier 1 literacy instruction in Grades K-3 through the strategic use of Universal Screening data and the implementation of evidence-based instructional protocols.

The BRIDGE grant is designed to support LEAs in building data-responsive systems that improve early literacy outcomes by integrating screening data into core instructional planning. Selected LEAs will receive funding to implement targeted strategies that promote equitable, research-based literacy practices tailored to student needs.

To be eligible for this competitive grant, LEAs must meet the following criteria:
- At least 70% of students must have scored below expectations on the 2024-2025 NJSLA-ELA Grade 3 assessment.

Webinar Link

A link to access the webinar will be e-mailed to registered participants.

Registration

Registration is open until April 10, 2026.
There are currently 219 seats available.

>> Online Registration

Contact Information

Natalie Dougherty
Learning Equity and Academic Recovery
100 River View Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08611
6093763612

>> lear@doe.nj.gov