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Virginia Literacy Foundation Grants is sponsored by Virginia Literacy Foundation (VLF). VLF grants target Virginia's 501(c)(3) community-based adult literacy organizations that provide literacy, ESOL, and numeracy services to adults 18 years and older. It is a one-year grant and focuses on proposals whose outcomes can be achieved in one year.
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About VLF Grants | Virginia Literacy Foundation Virginia Literacy Foundation (VLF) grants target Virginia’s 501(c)(3) community-based adult literacy organizations that provide literacy, ESOL, and numeracy services to adults 18 years and older. It is a one-year grant and we look for grant proposals that focus on one project whose outcomes can be achieved in one year.
Since 1987, the Virginia Literacy Foundation has funded an average of 25-30 community-based and faith-based adult literacy programs each year with grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Programs that have been steadily funded by the VLF collectively serve over 10,000 adults annually, using approximately 5,000 volunteers. The Virginia Literacy Foundation (VLF) accepts funding request applications for grants on an annual basis.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is placed on the VLF website by February each year, and the deadline to submit an online funding request is in March. Grants are reviewed by the VLF Grants Committee and grant recipients are notified in June. Award payments are mailed to the grant recipients in September.
All grants will be for one-year. Please focus your application on goals that are achievable in a year. Grant amounts are as follows: CBLO’s serving 30-49 students $5,000 CBLO’s serving 50-149 students $7,500 CBLO’s serving 150+ students $10,000 Students “served” should have at least 6 hours of annual instruction for organizations under 50 students and at least 12 hours of instruction for CBLOs serving 50+ students.
CBLO’s may partner with other nonprofits to meet funding guidelines for students served. VLF encourages you to use this grant as an opportunity to raise more money for your work by encouraging your donors to match the grant amount. Matching grants can double (1-to-1 match) the amount of funding you receive through increased and new donations.
February 2026 : Requests for Proposal will be posted on the VLF website. March 31, 2026 : Online proposals are due to the VLF office by 5pm. June 30, 2026 : Notifications will be sent to all grant applicants.
September 2026 : Checks will be sent for approved 2026-2027 grants. September 18, 2026 : Final reports due for 2025-2026 grants.
2025-2026 Grant Award Recipients Adult Community Education Beacon for Adult Literacy Culpeper Literacy Council Grace United Methodist Church International Rescue Committee, Inc. Literacy Council of Northern Virginia Literacy Volunteers of America-Prince William, Inc. Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle Literacy Volunteers of New River Valley Monday-Friday, 8:30 – 5:00 Send the VLF your message or question.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Virginia's 501(c)(3) community-based adult literacy organizations that provide literacy, ESOL, and numeracy services to adults 18 years and older. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Virginia Literacy Foundation Grants is funded by Virginia Literacy Foundation (VLF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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