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Family Literacy Program Grants

The Barbara Bush Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

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

What The Barbara Bush Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 5
Total given: $21.11M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $5,200–$21.07M

By dollars: Texas >99%, Florida <1%, Connecticut <1%. Top recipient cities: Ft Lauderdale, FL; College Station, TX; Miami, FL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

George & Barbara Bush Foundation · College Station, TX

Education and support

$21.07M
Broward Education Foundation · Ft Lauderdale, FL

Education

$18K
The School Board of Miami Dade · Miami, FL

Education

$10K
The City of Fort Lauderdale · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Education

$6,000
Bridgeport Public Schools · Bridgeport, CT

Education

$5,200