From Grants to Books: Promote Family Literacy

Nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy programs help build stronger communities by helping parents, other adults, and children develop essential reading, writing, and communication skills. These initiatives encourage a love of learning, creating lifelong benefits for families and communities. Grants funding propels these programs, allowing schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to provide resources such as books, workshops, and tutoring services. Securing grants allows organizations to expand their reach into underserved areas and empowering families to achieve educational success together.

GrantWatch is offering a carefully curated list of grants to fund family literacy programs. The database also has a Literacy and Libraries category with nearly 500 grants available. Whether your goal is to launch a new literacy initiative or grow an existing program, GrantWatch can support your mission to promote family literacy. Visit GrantWatch to discover grants that make a difference for families in your community.

1. Adult Education and Literacy Programs

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that improve literacy among adults and families. 

2. Grants that Promote Family Literacy

Grants of $1,000, training, and in-kind support to Louisiana community-based organizations to engage children and families in a reading and discussion program. This program promotes family bonding through the use of literature.

 3. Promote Literacy for Children and Youth

Grants of up to $15,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations to promote reading and literacy throughout the state. 

4. Programs to Encourage Latino Storytelling and Literacy

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. 

5. Small Communities to Purchase Books

Grants to Texas public libraries that serve small communities to purchase books, audiobooks, and ebooks.

 6. Books and Other Reading Materials

Grants to USA school libraries for books and other reading materials. Funding encourages students from underserved schools to develop an interest in learning and reading.

7. New Children’s Books

In-kind grants of new children’s books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children’s books.

8. Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Grants up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read.

9. Programming, Capital, and Organizational Support

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofits and tribes in eligible locations to support programs, capital projects, and organizational expenses. Funding assists with a broad range of activities focusing on family and education.

10. Support the Provision of Literacy Services

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students.

11. Literacy and STEAM-Focused Education

Grants to Ohio, Arizona, California, Washington, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations located in or serving eligible counties for literacy and STEAM-focused educational programs for grades PreK-8.

12. Financial Support and Assistance for Comic Creators

Grants to USA comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers.

GrantTalk Promotes Family Literacy

GrantTalk, hosted by Libby Hikind, founder and CEO of GrantWatch, recently featured inspiring episodes highlighting nonprofits that promote literacy through books and grants. Bobbi Donovan, founder of Sunshine Family Outreach Center, shared how her bookmobile initiative is bringing resources and hope to underserved communities. In another episode, Karren Timmermans of the Pilcrow Foundation discussed providing grants to rural libraries to enrich their children’s book collections. Both episodes showcase how literacy-focused organizations leverage grants to make a meaningful impact.

Explore GrantWatch’s list of literacy grants to support similar initiatives in your community!

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