Literacy Grants

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Related Information

Opens Dec. 15, 2018

Resources

Deadline

April 1, 2019

Past Recipients

2018 Literacy Grants

Contact

Kelli Partin
Awards Manager
kpartin@phikappaphi.org

The Grant

The Literacy Grants program was initiated to mobilize members and resources of Phi Kappa Phi and the higher education community to champion literacy initiatives. Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members to fund ongoing literacy projects or to create new initiatives. The Society's commitment to the cause of literacy grows out of and is consistent with its mission, which was expanded to include "…and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

Eligibility

Literacy Grants are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and members. The project director applying for the grant must be an active (dues current) Phi Kappa Phi member.

Selection Criteria

The definition of literacy should be considered broadly.

Proposals may be for new projects or for support of existing projects. Projects can be funded for two consecutive years. Funding is not available for a third year, but project managers may apply again in year four. No project may receive more than three grants.

Target groups may include children to adults.

Budget can be used only for supplies and materials, publicity, postage, etc.

Budget cannot be used for salaries or stipends.

Application Process

Submit your application through our online portal after Dec. 15, 2018. Projects can be funded for two consecutive years. Funding is not available for a third year, but project managers may apply again in year four. No project may receive more than three grants.

Grant recipients will be notified via email by June 1.

More information may be found in the Resources on the right and the Literacy FAQ.