The ProLiteracy Literacy Opportunity Fund 2025 provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations working to transform lives through adult literacy. This fund awards grants of up to $6,000 to literacy organizations of all types and sizes, helping them expand or sustain their impact on adult learners.
About the Literacy Opportunity Fund
The Literacy Opportunity Fund, generously supported by the Nora Roberts Foundation, is designed to strengthen adult literacy programs nationwide. It offers flexible funding that can be used for both operational costs and project-based needs, empowering nonprofits to continue their essential work.
What the Grant Covers
Nonprofit literacy organizations can apply for funding to cover:
- General operating expenses such as staff salaries, teacher stipends, and space rental.
- Supplies, technology, and equipment needed for literacy programs.
- New adult literacy projects or the development of innovative programming.
Book distribution and lending library activities are not eligible for funding under this grant.
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Grant Amount
Organizations may apply for any amount up to $6,000, based on their specific needs and program goals.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Literacy Opportunity Fund, organizations must:
- Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with an Employer Identification Number (EIN).
- Provide direct literacy services to adult students within the United States.
- Not have received a Literacy Opportunity Fund grant in the past 12 months.
- Submit a complete and detailed application.
Non-501(c)(3) groups may apply through a related nonprofit that holds 501(c)(3) status by clearly explaining the partnership in the application.
Application Rounds & Deadlines
Applications are accepted four times a year. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day.
| Round | Opens | Closes | Decision Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 1 | July 1 | August 30 |
| 2 | September 1 | October 1 | November 30 |
| 3 | December 1 | January 3 | March 1 |
| 4 | March 1 | April 1 | May 30 |
Award notifications are emailed approximately eight weeks after the submission deadline.
How to Apply
Eligible organizations can submit applications online through the ProLiteracy grants portal. Each application should include a brief summary explaining the literacy services provided, the audience served, and how the grant will be used.
For more information, visit the ProLiteracy Literacy Opportunity Fund website.
