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Find similar grantsVirginia Literacy Foundation Grant is sponsored by Virginia Literacy Foundation. One‑year grants for Virginia 501(c)(3) community‑based adult literacy organizations offering literacy, ESOL, or numeracy services; ranges by number of students served.
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Submitting Your Proposal | Virginia Literacy Foundation Proposal & Application Guide Use 1” margins, 12-point Times New Roman or 11-point Arial font, and regular or loose kerning and single spaced. Fonts inside a table format may be one point smaller (11-point Times New Roman and 10-point Arial). Please place grant elements in the order as outlined below and add required attachments.
Proposal length limit: see the guidelines for suggested word counts. 1. Board List .
Include members’ organizations/affiliation on the list of board members. 2. Organization Budget .
Submit your current organization budget. 3. Project Budget .
Submit a budget for the project you are requesting funding for in your proposal. 4. Most recent fiscal year audit or financial review .
If you do not have an audit or review, please send your yearend financial statements. 5. Proof of non-profit status ONLY if this is the first time you are submitting a grant to the VLF or have not submitted a grant since 2020.
Note: You may attach additional materials to explain your project. However, all the members of the grants committee might not read the additional materials. Content – Your proposal should follow the same order of content as shown below: A.
Organization background (250 words) Describe your organization including history, mission, goals and who you serve. Note: You do not need to describe programs here as that will be accomplished in the next section. B.
Program Description (600 words) Describe the program for which you seek funding – what you plan to do, your timeframe, how volunteers, staff, partners, and the community will contribute to the project, and who will be impacted. Provide a brief description outlining the recent accomplishments of your organization. Highlight activities/projects funded by the previous VLF grants.
1. If applying for general operating support, briefly describe what this grant will support and how it contributes to your organization’s overall mission. 2.
If your request is for a specific project, please explain the project including: its primary purpose, population served, strategies to implement the project and anticipated length of the project. While VLF grants are for 1 year, requesting funds to continue a previously funded project is welcome. C.
Goals, Objectives, & Outcomes (250 words) Provide goals (1-2), outcomes, activities, and impacts for your funding request. Goal: Increase the number of tutors for our programs to 200, an increase of 10% Outcome: More tutors will be available to support students so we can increase the number of students served.
Impact: Students working with tutors will make progress on/achieve their goals increasing their self-esteem and commitment to continued improvement. D. Use of Funds (500 words)) Please describe how grant funds will be used and the timeframe for spending the funds.
This narrative should align with the budget you submit for this request. Review the grant guidelines and make sure you have complied with all of the grants requirements and have included required attachments. Faxed or emailed grants will NOT be accepted.
Grant proposals must be submitted by the due date listed. If you have any questions about completing an application, please contact: Email: vlilv@earthlink. net Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 5:00 Send the VLF your message or question.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) community‑based adult literacy organizations in Virginia serving adults 18+ (community‑based literacy organizations) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500–$10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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