Grant  

Criteria 

Candidate Type 

Aid Awarded 

Deadline 

Promotion of Reading 

The grants can be used to improve reading instruction through experimenting with new techniques and/or materials, developing innovative programs, or sponsoring/attending literacy trainings.  

Completed application sent to Kathryn Sharp at sharplk@etsu.edu.

Individual Member 

Up to $400 

 1/31 

Family Literacy

A grant for projects/events designed to impact your local community’s or school's family literacy. Events must be held between August-November.  

Completed application sent to Susan Roberts.

Individual Member 

4 grants up to $600 

 2/23 

For a bundle of books that have been selected by Diversity Committee that celebrate uniqueness, diverse characters, and raise important social justice issues. The books are highlighted on the committee’s webpage and are displayed at the annual LAT conference. 

Completed application sent to Keana Allert at keana.d@gmail.com.

Individual Member 

Book bundles Varies $250-$300 

 3/27

Awards are for classroom research projects in instructional methods, non-traditional approaches, parent involvement, independent reading, book publishing, or new techniques and/or strategies. Priority will be given to applicants using activities and expenditures for literacy materials.  

Completed application sent to Rachael Flynn. 

Individual Member 

up to $500 

 3/15

Completed applications should be submitted to Membership Chair, Nancy Carter.

Community Service Project

Grant for projects designed impact your local community.  

Completed application sent to Gale Collett.

Individual Member 

Up to $1000 

 3/15 

Elizabeth Brashears Celebrate Literacy 

An opportunity to celebrate student writers! Student’s original works will be evaluated for their creativity and originality, grammar, mechanics and spelling; sentence development, sensory detail, and word choice; outer appearance; and inner appearance.   

Completed entry form should be mailed to Mallory Lemley.

(See application for details). 

Individual Student Writing  

Award 

3/15 

Academic Scholarship 

A one-time scholarship for college or university students. Students must be either: a college junior or senior majoring in education or graduate student majoring in education and specializing in literacy. Grade point average of 3.0/B or better. Must be member of local council.  

Completed google form will be sent to LaShay Wood.

scholarships@literacyassociationtennessee.com

 treasurer@literacyassociationtennessee.com

Individual College Student 

Member 

up to $1000 awarded 

 6/1 

Chapter Project Grant 

Designed to provide funds for chapters to use for local programming and/or to facilitate literacy activities and projects.  

Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid.

Chapter 

$ 500 

 9/15 

LAT Conference Scholarship Grant for In-service Teachers

Funds may be applied to full conference registration, hotel accommodations, and mileage at the state rate. Receipts must be submitted. A reference letter and essay must be attached to application.  

Completed application must be sent to  LaShay Jennings.

Individual Member 

3 grants at $600 

10/15 

Funds may be applied to full conference registration, hotel accommodations, and mileage at the state rate. Receipts must be submitted. A reference letter and essay must be attached to application.  

Completed application must be sent to  LaShay Jennings.

3 grants at $600 

11/1 

ILA Exemplary Reading Program Award 

The Exemplary Reading Program Award is sponsored by the International Literacy Association to recognize outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school). Its purpose is to call the public’s attention to outstanding programs in schools throughout North America. Each participating state and province can choose one winning school. For support reach out to Randy Kincaid.

Completed Applications should be mailed to Exemplary Reading Program Award (See application for details).  

School  

$1000 

11/15 

Grants are given to help purchase books for read-alouds, to purchase writing materials for a publishing station, props to use for Readers Theater, or any other activity or project that promotes student literacy. If awarded, a final report and pictures of project should be sent. If possible, winners are asked to present on their project at the annual LAT Conference.

Questions? Contact Brittany Gray at grayb2@wcde.org.

Individual member 

$200-$350 

each

Rolling deadline. 

The honor award annually recognizes local, student, and special interest chapters that organize and conduct well rounded programs serving the chapter members, the community, the state/provincial chapter, and the International Literacy Association. Chapters are recognized for accomplishments of the previous year.  

Guidelines, application, and previous recipient information can be found at the ILA website. 

The Award of Excellence is presented annually by the International Literacy Association to state and provincial chapters that have distinguished themselves through organizing and implementing a wide range of programs and activities in their state or province that (a) serve and support chapters and members, (b) contribute to education, and (c) coincide with and support ILA's programs and goals. 

Guidelines, application, and previous recipient information can be found on the ILA website. 

Awards for  projects and programs designed to promote literacy outside the United States.

For more information contact: Ann Maginelli