Raleigh Literacy Fund
In partnership with the Urban Child Institute, Literacy Mid-South offers the Raleigh Literacy Fund. The RLF supports literacy-building projects in Raleigh. Fund disbursements have been made in 2022 and 2024 totaling $80,000.
Projects are reviewed by LMS representatives and Raleigh-based community members on the following review criteria:
Raleigh focus
Ability to provide literacy supports, resources, engagement, etc. that respond to community need & improve Raleigh’s relationship with reading & literacy
Doability and clarity of project plan
Engagement with Raleigh residents
Cost effectiveness
2025 Call for Proposals
Timeline
📢 Call for Proposals Opens: March 3rd
📌 Deadline for Applications: April 7th
🎉 Winners Announced: April 23rd
🥳 Award Celebration Event: TBD
What We’re Looking For
📚 High-quality literacy programs for children, adults, and English Language Learners (ELL)
🏫 Support for Raleigh schools and educators
📖 Giving out books and literacy tools to the community
🎉 Community engagement events that promote literacy
👩🏫 Workforce development and literacy skills for job success
Who Can Apply?
✔ Nonprofit organizations
✔ Community-based organizations
✔ Academic institutions
✔ Community businesses
✔ Community centers
✔ Religious organizations/places of worship
✔ Schools
✔ Childcare providers
✔ and more…
Funded Projects:
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“Little Libraries & Book Benches” by For the Kingdom
“Passport to Literacy” by Memphis Parks
“In-home Literacy & Essential Skill-building Support” by Liberty Memphis
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"Adopted School Literacy Support” by The Community Plug
“Empowering Middle School Students for Racial Equity, Social, and Environmental Justice” by Reading with Mrs. Richardson
“HBCU College & Career Fair 2025” by The Community Plug
“LIT-SENSE - Literacy for Seniors” by Telisa Franklin Ministries
“Read2Lead Summer Program” by Generous Life Foundation dba Memphis Dream Center
“UniverCity’s Literacy Program” by UniverCity Family CDC