ALSC, YALSA launch new youth literacy program with grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded $210,000 to two divisions of the American Library Association. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Young Adult Services Association (YALSA) will receive funding to support Everyone Reads @ the Library, a new youth literacy program. “The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is committed to helping improve… Read More ALSC, YALSA launch new youth literacy program with grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Judith Krug Fund will provide $2,500 and $1,000 awards to Read-Outs

Freedom to Read Foundation announces competition for two Banned Books Week grants CHICAGO – The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF), through its Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund, will provide two grants—one for $2,500 and one for $1,000—to two organizations to support “Read-Outs” celebratingBanned Books Week 2010.  Applications for the grants will be accepted through Aug. 27, and the… Read More Judith Krug Fund will provide $2,500 and $1,000 awards to Read-Outs

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Accepting Applications for 2011 National Grant Program

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is accepting applications for its annual national grant competition. The grantmaking program is designed to help develop or expand projects that support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. To be eligible for funding, the applicant organization must have nonprofit or public status… Read More Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Accepting Applications for 2011 National Grant Program