The Association annually presents grants of $500 to $1,000 to support non-profit literacy programs in our region. Announcement of the grants is made at the Fall Book Camp.

Applications must be received by August 1 and should be sent to the address at left.

Applications must be sent in triplicate.

All applicants will receive notification of disposition of grant monies by September 30.

For more information, contact Lisa D. Knudsen at the address and phone numbers at left.

• Click the icon at bottom left to download the Literacy Grant Application in PDF format. Complete and send to MPIBA  or submit the form online (triplicate copies not required when submitting online).

Lewis & Clark Literacy Council in Helena, Montana
Helps adults in Helena and surrounding areas acquire the reading, writing, English language, work and life skills necessary to participate productively with their families and their community.

Literacy Link - Leamos in Silver City, New Mexico
Assists adult learners and families in the development of Engllish communication skills by recruiting volunteer tutors, providing instruction in basic reading skills, and promoting community partnerships for literacy.

Literacy organizations below provide directories for state and local groups, many of which do not have websites.

• The National Center for Family Literacy
• ProLiteracy Worldwide
• The Verizon Literacy Network
• The National Alliance of Literacy Coalitions
• The National Council of La Raza
• The Learning Source (Colorado)
• The Literacy Center at Mesa County Public Library (Colorado)
• Literacy Connexus (Texas)
• New Mexico Coalition for Literacy
• Oklahoma Literacy Resource Office