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Family Literacy Program Grants

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Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Family Literacy Program Grants

Status: Active funding program with multiple grants supporting operating programs across the United States

Geographic Scope: United States (particular focus on Texas, Florida, Mississippi, Maryland)

Focus Areas:

  • Family literacy programs serving children and parents together

  • Adult education and GED preparation

  • English as Second Language (ESL) instruction

  • Academic and life skills training

  • Community-based literacy initiatives

  • Scholarship support for literacy students

    • Program Examples:

    Family Literacy Academy of Lake Wales (Florida)

  • Founded 2005 with Barbara Bush Foundation grant

  • Additional support from: Polk State College Foundation, Mountain Lake Community Service, United Way of Central Florida, Dollar General Literacy Foundation

  • Serves ~1,500 area residents

  • Offers family learning (children and young parents together)

  • Academic and life skills components

  • Social worker support for families

  • Named 2019 Lake Wales Area Chamber of Commerce Community Service Organization of the Year

  • Example: Maria Tovar (100th high school graduate) earned diploma through program

    • Literacy Instruction for Texas (LIFT)

  • Dallas-based organization

  • Offers reading and math instruction

  • Created winning Codex app (co-winner of $7M Adult Literacy XPRIZE)

  • Serves students with low literacy levels

  • One-on-one instruction emphasizing encouragement over shame

  • Example graduate: Damon Richardson (advanced 2 grade levels through Codex app)

    • DFW Area Expansion (2015):

  • Expansion from 18 to 24 family literacy programs in Dallas/Fort Worth area

  • Partnership with community authors and supporters

  • Annual Celebration of Reading event

    • Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations with literacy focus

  • Schools and educational institutions

  • Community-based organizations

  • Programs serving families, youth, and adults

  • Geographic areas with significant literacy needs

    • What the Foundation Looks For:

  • Programs improving early literacy skills in children

  • Family-centered approaches

  • Multi-generational participation

  • Evidence-based curricula

  • Community partnerships and support

    • Contact:

  • Lauren Sproull, Vice President of Communications: 850.562.5300 or Lauren.Sproull@barbarabush.org

  • Address: P.O. Box 14141, College Station, TX 77841-4141

  • Phone: (979) 862-2251

  • Email: bush.foundation@bush41.org

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    literacyfamily-serviceseducation

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