Three Nevada grant programs require evidence-based approaches to secure funding. The Nevada Department of Education’s Addressing the Impact of Learning Loss grant, focused on mitigating COVID-19 learning loss, awards up to 10 points for evidence of effectiveness, following ESSA standards. The Nevada Volunteers’ AmeriCorps State and National Grants prioritize community health and wellness initiatives, granting up to 20 points for evidence quality, per AmeriCorps guidelines. Lastly, the Nevada Department of Education’s Title IV-B Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers funds educational and enrichment programs, with up to 20 points awarded for evidence alignment with ESSA’s four evidence tiers.
