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Literary Enrichment Grant

Bring Your Creative Literacy Idea to Life

The Literacy Enrichment Grant provides up to $1,000 to support project-based and experiential learning opportunities that bring literacy to life for children. Designed as a flexible funding option, the grant helps programs build excitement around reading and writing while engaging children in meaningful, hands-on experiences that nurture curiosity and creativity.

Children in colorful sea creature hats, posing with a book titled "Hooked on Books."
Children and adults in a library proudly display their artwork.

Grant Goals

  • Create excitement and enthusiasm around reading and writing

  • Encourage creative and alternative approaches to learning

  • Engage parents/caregivers in children’s literacy experiences

  • Inspire children to try new ideas, formats, and forms of expression

  • Enrich young people’s lives through meaningful literacy connections

Grant Eligibility Requirements

Examples of Funded Projects

Creative and innovative ideas are strongly encouraged. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Family literacy events that engage children and caregivers together

  • Cultural performances or museum visits connected to a literacy-based unit of study

  • Creative learning units built around a literary theme, including materials, field trips, and/or guest presenters*

  • Partnerships between schools and public libraries to strengthen community connections around literacy

  • Red Clover or Ladybug Award celebrations, including parades, books, and school-wide decorations

  • Afterschool, vacation week, or out-of-school time programs with a literacy focus

  • Writing, storytelling, comics, puppetry, or drama residencies

  • Self-publishing and printing projects

  • Literacy-based celebrations tied to themes such as Earth Day

*Author or illustrator visits will be considered only when they are part of a broader literacy initiative with meaningful wrap-around activities.

Have Any Questions?

For questions about eligibility, the application process, or technical support, please contact CLiF Program Manager Cassie Willner at cassie@clifonline.org.

Application Timeline


  • Application deadline: October 15, 2026
  • Notification: November 1, 2026
  • Grant Activities Completion: January 31, 2027

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Note that there will be a second Literacy Enrichment grant application that will open on February 1, 2027.