The following list with grant opportunities is to help you start a literacy program for English Learners or enhance the programs you currently offer at your school.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools, libraries, and nonprofit
organizations to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. Download the full document
Walmart Community Grant Program
Walmart associates are proud to support the needs of their communities by providing
grants to local organizations, including K-12 public or private schools and charter schools. Download the full document
Costco Donations and Grant
Costco specifically focuses on programs supporting children, education, and health and
human services. Download the full document
Toyota USA Foundation
The Toyota Family Literacy Program (TFLP) increases basic language and literacy skills
among Hispanic and other immigrant families by bringing parents to their child’s classroom. Download the full document
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is the only family literacy organization
that is focused on a holistic approach that supports a lifetime of family learning from birth
to adult. Download the full document
American Honda Foundation
They support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment, job training, and literacy. Download the full document
NEA – National Education Association
The NEA Foundation awards grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and
learning. Student Achievement Grants support initiatives that improve academic achievement. Learning & Leadership Grants support high quality professional development. Awards are given three times a year. Download the full document
The Latino Family Literacy Project™ compiled this list, but makes no claims as to the accuracy of the details and deadlines for each grant. Please contact each individual grant funding source for more information.