The Literacy Enrichment Grant is a flexible grant designed to make reading and writing come alive for kids and all about infusing literacy with FUN! The Literacy Enrichment Grant offers up to $1000 in funding that can be used for project-oriented or experiential learning opportunities that bring literacy to life. The goals of this grant are to create excitement around literacy; encourage an appreciation of alternative learning opportunities; engage with parents/caregivers around literacy; inspire children to try new things; and enrich young people’s lives with literacy.

Eligibility

An organization, program, or facility must meet these requirements to apply for the Literacy Enrichment Grant:

• Community/nonprofit organizations, youth-serving programs, libraries, or childcare/early education centers, or schools located in New Hampshire or Vermont.
• Serve children from birth to age 12 (or within that range).
• At least 35% of the children served must qualify for free or reduced lunch, reduced program tuition, or a scholarship.
• At least 30 kids must participate in the program, either virtually or in-person.
• Organizations with an enthusiastic and organized coordinator willing to collaborate with CLiF on planning, organizing, and communicating about your project.
• The proposed project, event, field trip, etc. must connect directly with literacy and boost engagement with reading/writing. All activities/events/expenses must be completed by June 30, 2025.

Examples

• Family literacy event or activities to engage with children and their families around literacy.
• Tickets to a multi-cultural performance or museum that links to a literacy curriculum unit and enhances understanding of other lived experiences.
• Connecting to a literary theme or learning unit with materials, field trips, and/or special guest presenter. 
• Partnership between a school and public library to further connections and community around literacy.
• Red Clover or Ladybug Award parade, books, and school decorations.
• Afterschool book club, chess club, graphic novel cafe, writing workshop, etc.
• Self-publishing and printing costs.
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten.
• Earth Day celebration, book giveaway, and naturalist.
• School vacation week youth programming.
• Your creative ideas are welcome as well!

Application Deadline

Round 2 of this grant will open on January 1, 2025 with applications due by March 1, 2025.