{"id":13359,"date":"2021-08-27T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=13359"},"modified":"2021-08-27T12:27:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T16:27:02","slug":"five-grants-for-u-s-libraries-and-literacy-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/five-grants-for-u-s-libraries-and-literacy-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Grants for U.S. Libraries and Literacy Programming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The topic of literacy is one that resurfaces regularly due to its continued relevance in today&#8217;s world. Literacy is at the center of everything from education, employment, relationships, and finances to many other aspects of modern life. Most people define the word as being able to read and write, at least on a basic level. However, that definition may be shifting, as some also define it as the ability to understand and interpret language. Regardless of how it is interpreted, literacy is an issue that requires attention and action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the U.S. has a relatively high literacy rate, this can differ based on location and access to resources. New Hampshire has the highest literacy rate in the country at <a href=\"https:\/\/worldpopulationreview.com\/state-rankings\/us-literacy-rates-by-state\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">94.2 percent<\/a>, and California has the lowest rate at 76.9 percent. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/literacyproj.org\/2019\/02\/14\/30-key-child-literacy-stats-parents-need-to-be-aware-of\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Literacy Project Foundation<\/a>, &#8220;45 million Americans are functionally illiterate and cannot read above a fifth-grade level.&#8221; In addition, only half of adults in the U.S. can read books written at an eighth-grade level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Libraries are one resource that can help improve literacy. Research shows that having access to libraries and services provided (like computers and research capabilities) can be helpful in improving literacy rates. Libraries also offer reading programs that can help improve the reading level among participants. GrantWatch has a grant category specifically for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-filter.php?recipient_id%5B%5D=1&amp;recipient_id%5B%5D=2&amp;recipient_id%5B%5D=3&amp;category_id%5B%5D=22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Literacy and Libraries<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Five Literacy and Library Grants <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There are grants available to U.S. nonprofits for adult education and literacy. These grants of up to <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/156183\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-for-adult-education-and-literacy-programs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$10,000<\/a> will go to U.S. nonprofit organizations that improve literacy among adults. <strong>Deadline: Ongoing<\/strong><\/li><li>There are also grants listed at GrantWatch for U.S., Canada, and International nonprofits and IHE&#8217;s to <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/160029\/grants-to-usa-canada-and-international-nonprofits-and-ihes-to-publish-non-fiction-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">publish non-fiction books<\/a>. <strong>Deadline: 09\/01\/21<\/strong>. Funding is intended to be used for books in the areas of: <ul><li>art<\/li><li>cultural history<\/li><li>conservation<\/li><li>architecture<\/li><li>the city<\/li><li>public issues<\/li><li>design<\/li><li>preservation     <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/140272\/grants-and-in-kind-support-to-usa-libraries-for-community-engagement-projects-and-resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">libraries in rural areas<\/a> for community engagement projects and resources. In-kind support includes professional development, project and technical support, and online resources for library staff. <strong>Deadline: 09\/16\/21<\/strong><\/li><li>There are grants available for U.S. nonprofits and agencies to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/147018\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-and-agencies-to-improve-library-and-archive-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">libraries and archive services<\/a>. The goal of these grants is to strengthen the use of libraries and relative services for the American public. <strong>Deadline: 03\/25\/22<\/strong><\/li><li>Finally there are in-kind grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/178554\/in-kind-grants-of-new-children-s-books-to-usa-public-and-tribal-libraries-in-rural-areas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new children&#8217;s books<\/a> to the U.S. public and tribal libraries. The purpose of this project is to increase access to quality children&#8217;s books. <strong>Deadline: 10\/01\/21<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GrantNews Notes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check back later for more grants that can help fund your critical initiative or program. And make sure to sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paid GrantWatch subscription<\/a> to gain full access to all the site has to offer. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The topic of literacy is one that resurfaces regularly due to its continued relevance in today&#8217;s world. 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