Funding Amount

$7,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Family literacy teachers
  • Programs may nominate up to two educators per year
  • Nominated educators cannot have been finalists in the past three years

Overview

Annual recognition award for family literacy teachers. This is the 13th annual iteration (as of 2008). Winner receives funding for their program and conference attendance.

Award Details

  • Prize: $7,500 for the winner's family literacy program
  • Additional Benefit: Free trip to the National Conference on Family Literacy

Eligibility

  • Family literacy teachers
  • Programs may nominate up to two educators per year
  • Nominated educators cannot have been finalists in the past three years

Application Requirements

  • Online nomination form completed by program director or coordinator
  • Must include a statement of support from a parent/adult student

Contact Information

  • Address: 325 West Main Street, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202
  • Phone: 502-584-1133
  • EIN: 61-1159549

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Who Can Nominate: Program director or coordinator
  2. Required Materials:
    • Complete the online nomination form
    • Include a statement of support written by a parent/adult student
  3. Nomination Limits: Programs may nominate up to two educators
  4. Eligibility Restriction: Nominated educator cannot have been a finalist in the past three years
  5. Submission: Complete and submit the online form by the deadline

What National Center for Families Learning Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
29
Total given
$736K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,434–$61K
  • By dollars: Kentucky 45%, Nebraska 26%, Colorado 11%. Top recipient cities: Louisville, KY; Omaha, NE; Bellevue, NE.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Bellevue Public Schools · Bellevue, NE

    Literacy

    $61K

  • Fayette County Public Schools · Lexington, KY

    Literacy

    $55K

  • Kentucky Educational Development Corporation · Ashland, KY

    Literacy

    $45K

  • YMCA of Greater Louisville Inc · Louisville, KY

    Literacy

    $45K

  • Mesa County Valley School District · Grand Junction, CO

    Literacy

    $45K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Literacy
  • Teachers
  • Teacher development

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