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Early Literacy Grant is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Early Literacy Grant is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Early Literacy Grant is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Early Literacy Grant is sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF).
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Early Literacy Grant - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Diversity Equity and Inclusion Early Childhood Development Tim Penny Small Towns Fund Early Literacy Grant Lime Valley 2026-02-12T13:11:32-06:00 SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant program is designed to support early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by providing children with books. Organizations working with these children are encouraged to apply for books to be given to families to keep and read to their children. The Early Literacy Grant program receives books through partnerships with Mankato-based publishing companies, Capstone and ABDO . Application preview | Application Grant opens: Feb. 17, 2026 Application due by: March 17, 2026 at 2 p.m. Award decisions by: May 1, 2026 Book pickup dates: June 16, 17, 24 and 25, 2026 in Owatonna For questions contact Margaret Radel, Early Childhood Project & Grants Coordinator Email: margaretr@smifoundation.org Literacy Grant Spotlight: Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Schools Joey Arceneau started bringing his kids to the Dad and Me Read classes at the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (GFW) Schools when they were two years old. The program encourages dads to read with their kids – and they get to walk away with free books which are distributed through SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant Program. Minnesota Early Learning Standards dictate that the ability to read by the end of third grade is critical for future academic success. The GFW schools have received 2,335 books from SMIF since 2006 to promote early literacy skills in children birth to age five. Tonia Schiro, who facilitates the classes at GFW schools, says the grant program has been essential for getting books into homes in Sibley County, and building children’s confidence as readers. Early Literacy Grant Book Distribution Loading the next set of gallery items... inquiry@smifoundation.org Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible 36-3454285. Sign-up for our newsletter! © 2005 – 2025, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Application snapshot: target deadline March 10, 2026; published funding information In-kind (books); eligibility guidance Nonprofits and public organizations in SMIF's 20-county region in Southern Minnesota.
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Early Literacy Grant - Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Diversity Equity and Inclusion Early Childhood Development Tim Penny Small Towns Fund Early Literacy Grant Lime Valley 2026-02-12T13:11:32-06:00 SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant program is designed to support early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by providing children with books.
Organizations working with these children are encouraged to apply for books to be given to families to keep and read to their children. The Early Literacy Grant program receives books through partnerships with Mankato-based publishing companies, Capstone and ABDO . Application preview | Application Grant opens: Feb.
17, 2026 Application due by: March 17, 2026 at 2 p. m. Award decisions by: May 1, 2026 Book pickup dates: June 16, 17, 24 and 25, 2026 in Owatonna For questions contact Margaret Radel, Early Childhood Project & Grants Coordinator Email: margaretr@smifoundation.
org Literacy Grant Spotlight: Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Schools Joey Arceneau started bringing his kids to the Dad and Me Read classes at the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop (GFW) Schools when they were two years old. The program encourages dads to read with their kids – and they get to walk away with free books which are distributed through SMIF’s Early Literacy Grant Program.
Minnesota Early Learning Standards dictate that the ability to read by the end of third grade is critical for future academic success. The GFW schools have received 2,335 books from SMIF since 2006 to promote early literacy skills in children birth to age five.
Tonia Schiro, who facilitates the classes at GFW schools, says the grant program has been essential for getting books into homes in Sibley County, and building children’s confidence as readers. Early Literacy Grant Book Distribution Loading the next set of gallery items... inquiry@smifoundation.
org Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible 36-3454285. Sign-up for our newsletter! © 2005 – 2025, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and public organizations in SMIF's 20-county region in Southern Minnesota. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates In-kind (books) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 10, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Recovery Housing Program (RHP) is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). Provides funding to provide stable, temporary transitional housing for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder, allowing for up to two years of residency. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information Up to $750,000; eligibility guidance Local units of government in Indiana (may partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofits). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Recovery Housing Program (RHP) - Indiana is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). A state-level HUD-funded pilot program that provides stable, temporary transitional housing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information Up to $750,000; eligibility guidance Local units of government (who may partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofits) in Indiana. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Community Arts & Culture Project Grants is sponsored by City of Hillsboro, Oregon. Supports short-term arts, culture, and heritage projects, community programs, and capacity building in Hillsboro. Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information Up to $6,000; eligibility guidance Individuals or organizations for projects in Hillsboro; Level 2 requires nonprofit status. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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