Creating access and opportunity for adults to learn.
We award funding to organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas:
Click here to download the 2021 Adult Literacy grant recipients.
The 2022 Adult Literacy grant applications will be available January 2022.
Rebuilding school libraries affected by disasters.
Together with the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), we support public school libraries recovering from major disasters by providing grants for books, media, and equipment.
Learning for the whole family.
Nonprofit organizations who support the whole family in literacy and are seeking funding are encouraged to apply if they provide the following:
Click here to download the 2021 Family Literacy grant recipients.
The 2022 Family Literacy grant applications will be available January 2022.
Keeping students engaged in reading throughout the summer.
These grants support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs meet the following criteria:
Click here to download the 2021 Summer Reading grant recipients.
The 2022 Summer Reading grant applications will be available January 2022.
Creating access and opportunity for adults to learn.
Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations who help students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas:
CLICK HERE to apply for a 2021 Youth Literacy grant.
Deadline to apply: May 20, 2021 (by 10 pm CST)
Grant announcement: September 6, 2021
Maximum grant amount: $4,000
CLICK HERE to download the 2020 Youth Literacy grant recipients.