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GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM THE NEW MEXICO COALITION FOR LITERACY
The Coalition makes three types of grants on a competitive basis to local literacy programs in New Mexico:
- 1) Operating Assistance Grants
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis once a year to eligible literacy programs in New Mexico. The grants can be used for operating costs and are generally in the range of $1,000 to $26,250. An application form is required along with supporting documentation. This year, the RFP was issued June 18, 2008. Please read the information below carefully and note the focus areas we target for increased requests and for new program development. All applications must be received by July 21, 2008, 5 pm. There will be no exceptions. You must send one original and one copy of your grant application. No special bindings, paperclips, or covers will be accepted; no electronic or faxed copies will be accepted. We will accept single staple only and all applications will be rejected that do not meet the specifications outlined herein, the guidelines, and the application itself. You are encouraged to use certified mail, return receipt requested.
To download and print the 2008-2009 cover letter, guidelines, and application form from this site, click on the links below.Cover letter (pdf file)
Guidelines (pdf file)Application Form (pdf file)
Application Form (Word document)
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Grants for training and technical assistance activities are available from the Coalition throughout the year. Please see the Training and Technical Assistance section of this web site for information on how to request a grant for these purposes.
Grants of up to $500 are awarded for the purchase of instructional materials to be used by students or as reference material by tutors and instructors. Program management materials are also eligible.
To request an application form, call the Coalition at 1-800-233-7587, or you may download an application from the following link:
Updated 6/18/08