Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with publishing companies Capstone and ABDO, is accepting applications for its Early Literacy Grant program.
This grant is designed to support early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by providing children with books.
Nonprofit organizations working with these children and their families in SMIF’s 20-county region, which includes Goodhue, Wabasha, Winona, and Olmstead Counties, are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due to SMIF by Monday, March 10 at 3 p.m. The book pickup dates for awarded organizations will be held on June 11 and 12 in Owatonna.
For more information or to apply, visit www.smifoundation.org.
Priority in funding will be given to projects that target diverse and at-risk populations that may not be receiving books through any other avenues in the community.
53 Early Literacy Grants were awarded last year including, Goodhue Public Schools, Northfield Public Schools Community Education, Three Rivers Community Action in Zumbrota and Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Elgin.
SMIF is a donor-supported foundation that invests for economic growth in south central and southeastern Minnesota.
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