What We Do
In the U.S. – National Book FundBefore ProLiteracy established the National Book Fund (NBF), literacy programs that couldn't afford to buy books for students and instructors simply did without them. Students shared worn-out books with other students. Instructors used cast-off books, outdated resources, and photocopies during lessons. In 1995, using only donated funds, the NBF began providing local literacy programs throughout the United States with New Readers Press books and other educational materials. To date, ProLiteracy has distributed over $2.4 million worth of materials to more than 1,100 literacy providers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. More than 368,300 adults, youth, and children improved their reading skills as a result of this initiative. More than 31,100 tutors and literacy volunteers have been supplied with the resources they need to provide direct literacy instruction to students. The NBF funds organizations providing service in the following areas: basic literacy, adult basic education, English as a second language (ESL), and family literacy.  | In 2008-09, NBF grants also provided youth-oriented programs with New Readers Press instructional materials to help students in grades 6 through 10. New Readers Press has a variety of instructional materials available for K-12 programs. This opportunity for youth-oriented program grants has been made possible by a generous donation to ProLiteracy by the Staples Foundation for Learning. |
Guidelines and application forms for the next National Book Fund grant cycle will be available by March 1, 2010. Sample National Book Fund Eligibility Guidelines (Download in PDF format) Sample National Book Fund Application for Support (Download in Word format) (Download in PDF format) Sample New Readers Press Order Form for National Book Fund (PDF)
(Note: This is the ONLY order form for New Readers Press materials that will be accepted for this grant.) Sample Order Form for Self-paced Online Professional Development Courses (PDF) Frequently Asked Questions Help local literacy programs turn another page with the NBF.
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