Applying for the Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Grant?

BookNook can help!

 The 2026–2027 Arkansas High-Impact Tutoring Grant application window is open, and the timeline is short. BookNook is offering one-on-one grant consultations to help districts prepare quickly, especially those considering an Outcomes-Based Contracting approach. 

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A short window. A clear priority. A chance to move quickly. 

The Arkansas DESE is continuing the High-Impact Tutoring Grant Program for the 2026–2027 school year. The grant supports High-Impact Tutoring for eligible K–12 students in ELA and/or math during the school day.

Priority status will be given to applications that establish Outcomes-Based Contracting and prioritize grades and content areas based on SY26 Summative ATLAS Assessment data.

BookNook can help your district prepare the vendor-related pieces of a clear, complete application.

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Key Dates

Application deadline: August 21, 2026
Expected award notification: September 1, 2026
Grant period: September 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 

Outcomes-Based Contracting is a priority for Arkansas HIT applications 

The RFA gives additional priority to applications that establish an Outcomes-Based Contracting model. To qualify as OBC under the program, the contract must connect a meaningful portion of provider payment to agreed-upon student outcomes, measured by standardized metrics. 

For districts, that means the application should do more than name a tutoring provider. It should communicate a measurable plan that links:

    • Student need
    • Tutoring dosage
    • Attendance and participation
    • Progress monitoring
    • Student outcomes
    • Shared accountability

Interested in an outcomes-based contract? 

See how we're partnering with districts through outcomes-based contracting.

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Learn more about our OBC approach
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What We Offer

 BookNook partners with schools and districts to deliver live, research-driven High-Impact Tutoring for reading and math. Our model is designed to help districts create consistent, data-informed tutoring programs that align with Arkansas HIT expectations. 

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Arkansas HIT Grant covers 70% of tutoring costs. Meet the 30% match with in-kind resources and bring BookNook’s virtual tutoring to your district.

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Champion Spotlights

We're proud to work with dozens of districts across Arkansas. Read about our partnership with Farmington Public Schools and others on our Impact page.

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FAQs

Is BookNook the official source for Arkansas HIT Grant information?

No. ADE is the official source for grant information, application requirements, deadlines, and award decisions. BookNook can help districts prepare the vendor-related pieces of their application. 

What is the application deadline?

 The RFA states that electronic submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on August 21, 2026. 

Why does OBC matter for this grant?

The RFA states that priority will be given to applications that establish Outcomes-Based Contracting, with required submission of the OBC contract to DESE for final approval.

Can BookNook help with the 70/30 match?

Yes. BookNook can help districts think through the provider quote, program scope, and budget planning details connected to the 70/30 match structure.

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