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US $50,000 - US $100,000
US $355,000
Texas Education Agency
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. It is headed by the commissioner of education. The Texas Education Agency improves outcomes for all public school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. TEA helps deliver education to more than 5 million students under the leadership of the commissioner of education. The TEA operational costs are supported by both state and federal funds.
The Texas Education Agency administers federal and state grant awards to its subgrantees to carry out a program. Such entities include primarily school systems (referred to as local educational agencies [LEAs] in statutes), including independent school districts and charter schools; education service centers (ESCs); and, to a lesser degree, institutions of higher education (IHEs), nonprofit organizations (NPOs), and other statutorily allowable organizations.
Reading Academies Enrollment Canvas Seats
Program Description
This project will support the implementation of Texas Reading Academies by awarding a grant for the maintenance of a learning management system, including content and design support for various reading academies options, continued support for seat provision, registration, deployment, and technical assistance of online academies participants, monthly data reporting, and ongoing support for the data portal.
US $500 - US $50,000
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Sign up to see the full listLiteracy grants for nonprofits fund programs that promote reading, writing, and educational access for all ages. The following grants help organizations address literacy disparities, provide learning resources, and empower communities through education.
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How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Literacy grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits promoting reading, writing, and educational access are eligible for literacy grants. This includes organizations that run childhood programs, offer adult education, or work with schools and libraries to encourage people to read. Funders may prioritize groups serving low-income communities, students who struggle with reading, or adults who need literacy support to improve their job opportunities.
Grants in literacy typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 36.0% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
The main goal of literacy grants is to improve reading skills and make books more accessible. These grants support programs that close education gaps, help children succeed in school, and provide adults with the literacy skills they need for their careers. Some funders focus on childhood education, ensuring kids develop strong reading habits early. Others support adult literacy programs to help people gain independence and improve job prospects. Whether it's funding after-school tutoring, expanding library programs, or providing books to underserved communities, literacy grants are designed to create long-term educational impact.
On average, grants in literacy provide funding between $50 and $19,910,496, with typical awards falling around $17,500 (median) and $578,520 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Literacy grants are typically funded by government groups like the Department of Education to improve literacy in schools and communities. Private foundations such as the Dollar General Literacy Foundation support programs as well. Companies with an interest in education, publishing, or community development also fund literacy grants as part of their corporate social responsibility programs.
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