Constance McCullough International Research Grant
Funding Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Other requirements
- Applicants’ proposed research must be working toward one of the following goals:Advocacy: Promoting universal access to literacy and providing leadership in support of adequate funding for literacy programs Professional Development: Enhancing and improving professional development of literacy…
- Emerging Global Issues: Identifying and providing leadership on emerging globally significant literacy issues such as access to primary education for all, access to current materials, and assessment of literacy levels There are no restrictions regarding age or setting (preschool, K–12, adult…
- To be eligible, all applicants (including co-applicants) must be ILA members in good standing and maintain active membership through June 30, 2026.
- Please note that candidates may apply for more than one ILA research grant but are limited to accepting only one research award per year.
Overview
Constance McCullough International Research Grant | Est. 1995
The International Literacy Association (ILA) Constance McCullough International Research Grant is a US$2,000 grant given biennially to encourage international professional development activities and to assist in the investigation of reading-related problems in countries outside of the United States and Canada. The grant aims to support advocacy, professional development, and emerging global issues.
Eligibility
Applicants’ proposed research must be working toward one of the following goals:Advocacy: Promoting universal access to literacy and providing leadership in support of adequate funding for literacy programs Professional Development: Enhancing and improving professional development of literacy educators—professional development that supports programs and processes in response to expressed needs and that responds quickly to identify professional needsEmerging Global Issues: Identifying and providing leadership on emerging globally significant literacy issues such as access to primary education for all, access to current materials, and assessment of literacy levels There are no restrictions regarding age or setting (preschool, K–12, adult learning centers, etc.). To be eligible, all applicants (including co-applicants) must be ILA members in good standing and maintain active membership through June 30, 2026.
Please note that candidates may apply for more than one ILA research grant but are limited to accepting only one research award per year.
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What International Literacy Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
International Literacy Association reported $21K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $95K
- Median grant
- $95K
- By dollars: Delaware 100%. Top recipient cities: New Castle, DE.
Example grants
Colonial School District · New Castle, DE
To develop and enhance elementary school library
$95K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Literacy
- Science research
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