Derry Family Foundation Literacy Grant
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Derry Family Foundation Literacy Grant
Amount: $25,000
Geographic Scope: Greater Rockford region, Illinois
Focus Areas:
Eligible Programs:
Use of Funds:
The grant expands literacy support by:
Background:
The Derry Family Foundation is dedicated to advancing educational opportunities and supporting scholars throughout the Rockford community. This investment aligns with the Y's Bold Goal of 75% of third-graders reading at grade level or above by 2034, developed in partnership with United Way of Rock River Valley's United for Literacy program.
About the Issue:
Local data indicates only approximately one-third of third-grade students in Winnebago County are reading at grade level.
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