Reading and Literacy Programs Funded
Application deadline: None
Grant amount: Up to $3,000 for first-time applicants
Description: Believe in Reading funds programs in the United States dedicated to the teaching and encouragement of reading for all ages. Funding is considered for programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. The focus is on successful literacy programs that serve populations showing out of the ordinary needs, such as geographic areas with low reading scores and high poverty levels. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, equivalent educational institutions, and public libraries are eligible to apply for support for existing, successful literacy programs that have been established for a minimum of two years.