Florida Humanities invites public libraries to apply for funding to participate in English for Families program, a multi-week series of interactive classes for parents and children (ages 6-12) that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading.
Donor Name: Florida Humanities
State: Florida
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 08/31/2022
Grant Size: up to $4,000
Grant Duration: 8 months
Details:
In partnership with the Orange County Library System (OCLS), English for Families is designed specifically to improve the language proficiency of individuals whose native language is not English (ESOL) by providing essential reading strategies needed for school-age children to achieve success in the classroom while also developing adults’ basic language skills.
English for Families is a series of interactive classes for parents and children (ages 6-12) that focuses on developing English vocabulary and literacy skills through strategic and fun story reading. The goal of the program is to develop the literacy skills of the whole family with the help of English teachers, laying a path to success at work and school.
Libraries selected for participation will receive extensive online training in program methodology as well as templated marketing and evaluation materials to measure program success.
Funding Information
- Libraries can apply for up to $4,000.
- Funding Period: October 1, 2022-May 31, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Florida public libraries and library systems are eligible to apply. Up to four libraries will be selected to host programming between January and May 2023.
For more information, visit Florida Humanities.