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Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy is sponsored by George & Barbara Bush Foundation. This new initiative provides grant support to high-quality family literacy programs nationwide. It aims to amplify impact by investing in well-respected national and community-based organizations, supporting comprehensive family literacy programming.
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Literacy is the key to solving . 130 million adults in the U.S. struggle to read basic sentences. National Center for Education Statistics.
Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) https://nces. ed. gov/surveys/piaac/state-county-estimates.
asp#4 “ All the things I worry about in life would be better if more people could read, write, and comprehend. Throughout 2025 we are honoring the 100th anniversary of our founder’s birth through the Barbara Bush Centennial. Featuring special events across the country and the launch of new programmatic initiatives , this yearlong celebration honors Barbara Bush’s legacy of literacy.
Foundation Celebrates the Former First Lady’s Centennial in Maine We were joined by New York Times bestselling authors Claire Lombardo, Dani Shapiro, and Chris Whitaker as part of a three-day series of events honoring Barbara Bush’s 100th birthday in Kennebunkport.
Introducing BLOOM: A Beautiful Way to Support Literacy The Foundation has partnered with Jane Win, celebrated creator of meaningful coin jewelry and charms, on a limited-edition collection in honor of Barbara Bush’s Centennial. nationwide build brighter “Literacy is everyone’s business. Period.
” Literacy is the foundation on which we build full, productive lives – as individuals, as communities, and as a nation. Yet 54% of U.S. adults read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level, and 64% of our country’s fourth graders do not read proficiently.
This multigenerational challenge impacts all of us , and it is linked to some of today’s most pressing concerns, from economic growth and public health to community safety and civic engagement. National Center for Education Statistics. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) https://nces.
ed. gov/surveys/piaac/state-county-estimates. asp#4 U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC), 2012/2014/2017 https://nces.
ed. gov/surveys/piaac/skillsmap/src/PDF/STATE. pdf .
For over 35 years, we’ve been changing lives through literacy. Our high-quality programs and resources help parents and children nationwide build literacy skills. Through our research and education initiatives, we drive multisector engagement in solving our country’s literacy challenge.
By investing in literacy, we can strengthen families, communities, and businesses across the United States. Help us solve today’s most pressing issues. Our founder, Barbara Bush, knew that literacy is key to improving lives.
As the nation’s leading advocate for family literacy, we’re continuing her mission. “ If more people could read, write, and comprehend, we would be that much closer to solving so many of the problems that plague our nation and our society.
A New Chapter in Barbara Bush’s Legacy of Literacy We’re excited to share that the work and mission of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy will continue through the Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy at the George & Barbara Bush Foundation. This new Fund will carry Barbara Bush’s vision of a more literate America into the future, unlocking the doors of opportunity for families nationwide for generations to come.
Literacy resources for families and educators can still be accessed during the transition period at this link . If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy, please click here . If you choose to donate by mail, please make your check payable to the George & Barbara Bush Foundation and designate Barbara Bush Fund in the memo line.
Checks may be mailed to: George & Barbara Bush Foundation, P. O. Box 14141, College Station, TX 77841-4141.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations focused on family literacy programs nationwide. Examples of work include adult literacy and GED preparation, family literacy programs serving parents and children together, military family literacy initiatives, correctional literacy programs, and early childhood literacy & parent engagement programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was January 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy is funded by George & Barbara Bush Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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