Deadline: 30-Apr-22
With special funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP), Arizona Humanities is excited to announce a new initiative to launch innovative and engaging literacy programs in K-12 schools in Arizona.
Arizona Humanities believes that building strong literacy skills at an early age is crucial for building a just and civil society. This initiative will provide support for literacy programs led by Arizona educators in partnership with K-12 schools and nonprofits that serve Arizona schools.
They invite program proposals that foster literacy in the humanities, including but not limited to:
- Reading and discussion programs
- Storytelling and creative writing
- Peer-to-peer learning and discussion
- Cultural learning/sharing
Funding Priorities
Special consideration will be given to programs in public schools, especially Title I schools and those that directly serve traditionally underserved communities. Underserved communities include Black, Latino, and Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other persons of color; members of religious minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) persons; persons with disabilities (e.g. IEP/504); ELL students; persons who live in rural areas; and persons otherwise adversely affected by persistent poverty or inequality.
Funding Information
- Amount: Up to $5,000
- Funding Period: June 1, 2022 – June 1, 2023
Note: If program costs exceed this amount, please contact them.
Eligibility Criteria
- They welcome program proposals from teachers in any discipline, school librarians, and administrators.
- K-12 institutions and nonprofits that serve K-12 institutions that provide humanitiesbased literacy programs.
For more information, visit Arizona Humanities.
For more information, visit https://azhumanities.org/k-12-literacy-initiative/