Grants and Awards
Individual Awards
LAT Award * |
Criteria |
Candidate Type |
Deadline |
Literacy Award Application
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An individual who exemplifies literacy leadership by (any 2):
Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member |
10/15 |
An individual who exemplifies literacy leadership in unique and influential ways. Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member |
10/15 |
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Walter Helm’s Service Award Application
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An individual who has contributed greatly to LAT on the state level. Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member |
10/15 |
An individual who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to undergraduate or graduate education at a state recognized college or university. Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member, College Professor |
10/15 | |
Reading Teacher of the Year Application
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An individual Reading Teacher who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to literacy by (at least 2)
Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member, Classroom Teacher PK-12 |
10/15 |
Administrator of the Year Application
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A school administrator on the school, district, or state level who has made a sustained and unique contribution toward furthering the role of literacy and whose vision and leadership has contributed substantially to the literacy program in one or a group of Tennessee schools. Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member, Administrator |
10/15 |
A school librarian (media specialist) who has made outstanding contributions to literacy through their school library programs. Completed application sent to Randy Kincaid. |
Individual Member, School Librarian |
10/15 | |
Chair's Award | Immediate Past Chair (President) |
Scholarships and Grants
Grant |
Criteria |
Candidate Type |
Aid Awarded |
Deadline |
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 Mary Pullen. |
Individual Member
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Up to $400 |
1/31 |
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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
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4 grants up to $600 |
2/23 |
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Diversity Books Grant |
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 Sandra Austin. |
Individual Member
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Book bundles Varies $250-$300 |
3/27 |
Studies and Research Grant |
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 |
LAT Membership Grant |
Completed applications should be submitted to Membership Chair, Nancy Carter. |
Chapter | Varies | 3/15 |
Grant for projects designed impact your local community. Completed application sent to Gale Collett. |
Individual Member |
Up to $1000 |
3/15 |
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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 |
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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 Jennings. |
Individual College Student Member |
up to $1000 awarded |
6/1 |
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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 |
LAT Conference Scholarship Grant For Pre-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 |
11/1 |
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 |
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Support Storytelling Grant |
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 LA Conference in December. Completed application sent to Angela Shelton. |
Individual member |
$200-$350 each |
Rolling deadline. |
Honor Award* |
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. |
Chapter | 12/15 | |
Award of Excellence* |
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. |
State and Provincial Chapter(s) | 12/15 | |
International Projects |
Awards for projects and programs designed to promote literacy outside the United States. For more information contact: Ann Maginelli |
Individual or Chapter | up to $500 | Rolling Deadline |
Other ILA Awards and Grants