ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY

Adult Literacy Grant Program Applications and Instructions

Literacy Grant Program Categories

Grant applications are available for the following:

• Adult Volunteer Literacy
  Adult Volunteer Literacy programs utilizes volunteer tutors to provide one-on-one instruction for adults who want to improve their reading, math, writing and language skills.
• Penny Severns Family Literacy
  Family Literacy programs equip parents and their children, together and separately, to improve their basic reading, math, writing or language skills.
• Workplace Skills Enhancement
  The educational needs of working adults are met through Workplace Skills Enhancement programs, which provide on-site basic skills learning opportunities at their workplace.

Application Instructions and Forms

All Literacy grant applications are due April 15, 2013.

• Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant Program Overview and Application Instructions
• Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant Application
• Penny Severns Family Literacy Grant Application
• Workplace Skills Enhancement Grant Application
• Grant Reviewer's Rubric, Score and Comments

Informational Webinars

• FY 2014 Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant Information Webinar
• FY 2014 Penny Severns Family Literacy Grant Information Webinar
• FY 2014 Workplace Skills Enhancement Grant Information Webinar