The Peter F Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation
The Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation is given each fall to three nonprofit organizations in recognition of existing programs that have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve. The award has been given annually since 1991 and is accompanied by a first-place prize of $100,000 and two runners-up prizes of $7,500 and $5,000. The program is generously supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation.

Deadline: 3pm, July 1, 2012

Grant Opportunity for Refugee Microenterprise Development Projects
The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites eligible entities to submit applications for Microenterprise Development Projects (the project).  ORR has supported the microenterprise development program since 1991 with discretionary grants to various public agencies, community economic development agencies, community action and other human service agencies, local mutual assistance associations, and voluntary agencies. Organizations with successful programs have typically been those with a long-term commitment to microenterprise development. They have committed agency resources to support refugee programs and their work in refugee microenterprise development has been consistent with the overall agency mission.

Deadline: June 5, 2012

USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunity
On March 20, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the availability of a competitive grant funding opportunity designed to promote immigrant civic integration and prepare permanent residents for citizenship. USCIS will offer approximately $5 million in competitive funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.

Deadline: May 7, 2012

2012 - 2013 Florida Request for Applications Announced; Adult General Education, English Literacy/Civics and Corrections
Florida Department of Education has posted the 2012 -2013 Adult General Education, English Literacy/Civics and Corrections grants. Eligible applicants include school districts, state colleges and community based organizations.

Deadline: April 16, 2012

Orange County Citizens Commission for Children Grant Opportunity
Grant opportunity is for adult literacy and programming for vulnerable elderly populations for the fiscal year 2012-2013.

Contact Martha Ming at martha.ming@ocfl.net

Deadline: December 12, 2012

NCFL Library Literacy Awards
NCFL is now accepting applications for the third annual Libraries and Families Award, made possible by Better World Books. Three U.S.-based library literacy programs that serve families will win $10,000 each and scholarships to the National Conference on Family Literacy in 2012 and 2013.

Deadline: February 6, 2012

Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters
Sisters who are working full time in ministries that directly serve the poor may be eligible to receive grants for materials, equipment and operating expenses.  These grants typically have one-year terms and do not exceed USD $15,000.  Projects addressing adult literacy following needs may qualify for funding.

Deadline:  Ongoing

Grants Promote Financial Education   
The mission of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation is to provide underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for financial success throughout life. The Foundation's General Grant Program supports innovative research and educational projects that help investors better understand the markets and the basic principles of saving and investing. Currently the Foundation is especially interested in applications that focus on the following areas: creating new marketing and distribution channels for financial and investor education, helping Americans manage their finances and investments in retirement, meeting the financial and investor education needs of underserved audiences, using behavioral finance to improve saving and investing, and improving investor protection.

Deadline: Ongoing

Darragh Macanthony Foundation
The Darragh MacAnthony Foundation provides scholarships, funding for books, educational tools, and support local community efforts. Deadline:  Ongoing

The Verizon Foundation   
The Verizon Foundation is in the business of improving lives in literacy, knowledge and a readiness for the 21st Century. We help people to: Increase their literacy and educational achievement.
$5,000 - $10,000

Deadline: January 1st through the last business day of October

The Edward Bedford Foundation
Before submitting the potential donee form (Link to attachement) for funding consideration, please call Susan at (305) 812-5077.  For immediate consideration, please email the form and any supporting documents, that you wish to submit, directly to Bedford Davie at bedford.davie@gmail.com. 

Deadline:  December 15, 2011

AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program RFP
AVANCE provides innovative education and family support services to predominantly Hispanic families in low-income, high-need communities.

Deadline:  December 15, 2011

Funders

Directory of Federal Funding Sources for Adult Education

Able Trust
This trust offers grants for non-profits serving disabled adults.
Contact:     888.838.ABLE   (toll-free in Florida )   850.224.4493 Voice or TDD

Adult Education and Family Literacy, and English Literacy/Civics
The Florida Dept. of Education,  Division of Career and Adult Education is sponsoring conference calls for the competitive funding of Adult Education and Family Literacy, and English Literacy/Civics Education.  These federal funds are authorized under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998.  The funds are available to eligible applicants to assist adults in becoming literate, obtaining knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, obtaining the education skills necessary to become full partners in their children's education, and completing their secondary school education.  Interested parties are invited to call in and participate.

To locate information regarding these funding opportunities and access the
online registration to participate in a conference call, please access the
website at: http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdgrants/

If you have any questions, please contact Ken Plummer at
Ken.Plummer@fldoe.org or call (850) 245-9047.

Altrusa International Foundation
A local Altrusa Club completes a one page application based on the project and need of the literacy program. Altrusa is supportive of various literacy activities.

Contact: altrusa@altrusa.com | 312.427.4410

Azadoutioun Foundation
Giving on a national basis with no grants to individuals and no loans. The primary focus is on education, especially adult education, basic skills and reading. Giving is on a national basis. Funding ranges from $5000 - $50,000. There is open funding with an application.

Contact :
Laurie A. LeBlanc: lleblan9498C@aol.com
Azadoutioun Foundation
C/o Gravestar
1 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142

The application address is:
10 Madison Ave.
Groveland, MA 01834

AutoZone Community Relations
AutoZone supports programs and projects focused in the areas of education, human services and civic endeavors including literacy and English as a Second Language.

Bank of America Foundation
This foundation’s signature initiative helps create positive change in local communities. The Neighborhood Excellence initiative consists of three distinct programs in select markets: Neighborhood Builders, Local Heroes, and Student Leaders.
Contact: 800.218.9946

Bank of America
Part of Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, Neighborhood Builders focus on local neighborhood priorities. Benefits include:
· $200,000 (or local market currency equivalent) for operating support to 2 nonprofit/charitable organizations in each of 45 markets
· One senior executive attends two 4-day workshops on strategic thinking, business planning during tough economic times, leadership development, and other topics
· One emerging leader attends three 4-day workshops on developing organizational management skills, managing strategic opportunities, forging alliances, and building communities.

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is accepting applications for its annual national grant competition. The grantmaking program is designed to help develop or expand projects that support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children.

For more information go to www.barbarabushfoundation.com.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Sponsorships and Charitable Donations
This business considers requests for national and local funding from non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, or education.  Deadline: Ongoing

Contact:  customerservice@bn.com   800.422.7717

Bob Evans
Our philanthropy focuses on families and children -- areas that reflect our values and the interests of our employees, customers and stockholders.  Deadline: Ongoing

Bridgestone
Founded in 1952, the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund proudly supports a wide variety of important charities in the United States, particularly in those markets it calls home. Deadline: Ongoing

The Community Foundation of North Florida
The Community Foundation of North Florida is a non-profit, tax-exempt public charity that promotes and facilitates long-term charitable giving.  Deadline: Ongoing

Community Libraries in Caring
This program assists small, rural public libraries to improve library collections and services, improve adult and family literacy and develop the economic viability in targeted counties and communities.
Contact:   850.245.6620

Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters
Sisters who are working full time in ministries that directly serve the poor may be eligible to receive grants for materials, equipment and operating expenses.  These grants typically have one-year terms and do not exceed USD $15,000.  Projects addressing adult literacy following needs may qualify for funding.

Darragh Macanthony Foundation
The Darragh MacAnthony Foundation provides scholarships, funding for books, educational tools, and support local community efforts. Deadline:  Ongoing

Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation
The foundation supports the following program areas: civic affairs, culture, elementary, secondary and higher education, health associations, social service and youth in California , Florida and North Carolina.

Dollar General Waiting List Reduction Grants
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Waiting List Reduction Grants provide funding to adult literacy organizations to address student waiting list reduction efforts.

Education Grants
Multiple grants opportunities.

E Pluribus Unum Grant
The E Pluribus Unum Prizes are a national awards program that provides four $50,000 prizes annually to exceptional initiatives that promote immigrant integration. 

Georgia Pacific
We're proud to be an integral part of a wide array of community-based educational programs around the world. We help youth transition from school to the workforce as well as provide employees with job readiness training. The scholarships and technical programs that we fund give students and workers the skills necessary to succeed in today's workplace.  Applications accepted Jan 1 – Oct 31.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice
As Florida’s largest community foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice is committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Gulf Power
Gulf Power Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities that Gulf Power Company serves in northwest Florida. (Gulf Power's service territory spans the area from the Alabama border on the west to the Apalachola River on the east, and from the Alabama border on the north to the Gulf of Mexico on the south.)  Applications accepted February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15, annually.

Florida’s Family Literacy Initiative
This program has grants that  further family literacy programs statewide and enhance accountability, two of the goals of the Volunteer Florida Foundation.

John S. And James L. Knight Foundation
This foundation funds programs primarily in the following areas: education; well-being of children and families; housing and community development; economic development; civic engagement/positive human relations; and vitality of cultural life. The Knight Foundation funds community projects in the following Florida locations: Bradenton, Manatee County; Miami, Miami-Dade and Broward counties; Palm Beach, Palm Beach County; and, Tallahassee, Leon County.

Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America is a tax-exempt public charity established in 1979 dedicated to providing funds for research and education and the promotion of public awareness of both children and adults with learning disabilities. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide support for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, and for the accurate identification, ongoing evaluation and complete education of, and services for, children and adults with learning disabilities.
The mission of the Foundation is:
• To respond to unmet needs in the field of learning disabilities and to create, discover and stimulate innovative services to meet those needs
• To support the objectives of LDA
• To manage funds received by the Foundation
The Foundation solicits grant proposals for research projects and related activities directed towards identifying the cause, and developing methods of prevention and treatment of learning disabilities, particularly where there is unmet need.
Examples of project areas that fall within the Foundation's mission:
• Innovative research into the causes, prevention and/or remediation of learning disabilities
• Distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with learning disabilities
• Innovative programs to develop the capabilities of persons with learning disabilities, and the support skills of their families, professional advisors and employers
Applications for grants from the Learning Disabilities Foundation of America must be received in the Foundation office by September 15th of each year.
Please see the Grant Application Guidelines for more information.
Deadline:  Ongoing

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation
The foundation considers large scale funding requests for projects in the areas of education and community improvement. Their stated education priority is in the area of trades education at the community college level and projects and programs benefiting primary education and utilizing products Lowe’s sells.

Mazda Foundation - Education and Literacy
Deadline:  Applications from May 1 through July 1.
Does your organization meet the Foundation's objectives? If so, please complete the downloadable grant application form.
Please mail or email your application to: MazdaFoundationApplications@gmail.com

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust supports organizations that offer opportunities to children and youth; elders; the disabled and critically ill; and disadvantaged adults and families which enrich the quality of life, promote self-sufficiency, and assist individuals in achieving their highest potential.

MetLife Foundation and the National Center for Family Literacy Grant
Made possible with funding from MetLife Foundation, the grants will expand the reach of the Family Literacy – Community College Partnership Initiative to communities and programs across the country. These grants will broaden the availability and targeted use of a recently developed comprehensive set of tools by community programs, schools and community colleges. The financial support is intended to heighten awareness and address the challenges facing nontraditional Latino college students and their families who are working to attain the dream of a college education.

Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100
Each year, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Area, Inc. funds projects with high potential for community impact within five focus areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment, Recreation & Preservation; Family and Health & Wellness.

ProLiteracy National Book Fund Grant
ProLiteracy’s National Book Fund provides grants to local adult literacy programs in the form of books and materials from ProLiteracy’s publishing division, New Readers Press. The NBF funds organizations providing service in the following areas: basic literacy, adult basic education, English as a second language (ESL), and family literacy. New Readers Press, the publishing division of ProLiteracy, provides the books and materials distributed through the NBF.

In addition, grantees are given the opportunity to participate in online professional development courses. More information about the National Book Fund can be found on the ProLiteracy website.

Staples Foundation for Learning
This foundation provides funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for people with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Applications for funding are reviewed quarterly.

UPS Foundation
The foundation supports programs which provide education and employment skills to undereducated adults and their families to equip them with the tools to succeed in their communities, schools and workplaces. 
Contact:  community@ups.com

Wallace Foundation
This foundation provides funding, through grants, to programs that support the arts, communities, and education. Deadline: Ongoing.

Contact: The Wallace Foundation, General Management, 5 Penn Plaza, 7th Fl, NY, NY 10001

The Walt Disney Company
This company focuses much of its charitable giving in the geographical regions where the majority of their Cast Members work and live. Charitable contributions are coordinated through the Community Relations offices at the main business sites of the Company.

Wish You Well Foundation
The Wish You Well Foundation reviews donation requests with a wide array of funding needs. Most requests range from $200 to $10,000. Organizations are reminded to base their requested amount on the program's unique needs for funding.

Verizon Foundation
Verizon Foundation supports programs that create innovative eSolutions, help bridge the digital divide, foster basic and computer literacy, help enrich our communities, and create a skilled workforce. One of the Foundation’s funding priorities is literacy.

Volunteer USA Family Literacy Grant
Eligible programs interested in opening or expanding literacy experiences to families of diverse backgrounds - including families of deaf and hard of hearing children - may access the ITN application online.

Zimmer Family Foundation
A project with local focus must reside in the greater Sarasota, FL, area. March 1 and September 1, annually.