Grant Opportunities from the Kentucky Reading Association:
Unlock new possibilities with the Kentucky Reading Association's diverse grant opportunities! From supporting family literacy events and combating summer slide to enhancing classroom libraries and promoting diversity, there's a grant for every educator. Whether you're a new teacher, an experienced educator pursuing advanced degrees, or a doctoral student conducting research, KRA offers grants ranging from $500 to $1,500. Don't miss your chance to make a meaningful impact on literacy and education in Kentucky. Check back for open application dates and apply!
James Phillips Memorial Literacy Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
$1000 is available for a family literacy/engagement event.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Research Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
Grants of up to $500 for diversity, equity, and inclusion action research literacy projects are available (Made possible by a donation from Jennifer Serravallo).
Classroom Library Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
Grants of up to $500.00 are available for K-12 level educators for a thoughtfully presented classroom literacy project and/or library collection that increases children’s access to print, including multicultural texts that inspire learning in the classroom.
Combatting Summer Slide Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
Grants of up to $1,000.00 are available for educators or KRA members for a thoughtfully presented summer literacy project that combats summer slide. As many educators are aware, summer often becomes a time where reading gains made through the school year can stall or decline, especially for struggling readers. Often referred to as “summer slide”, researchers like Anne McGill-Franzen and Richard Allington have written several books and research articles on preventing summer slide.
Early Childhood Literature Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
Grants of up to $500.00 are available for preschool or early childhood educators for a thoughtfully presented classroom literacy project and/or library collection that increases children’s access to print, including multicultural texts that inspire learning in the classroom.
Experienced Teacher Education Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
A grant of up $1,000 is available for a teacher who is interested in pursuing an advanced degree in reading or becoming a Nationally Board Certified Teacher in reading/language arts.
College or University Research Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
Grants of up to $1,500.00 for research expenses are available for Kentucky advanced doctoral students or college/university faculty members, in carrying out a literacy research project in the state of Kentucky. Advanced doctoral students should be through their qualifying exams and in the proposal writing phase in order to apply.
New or Preservice Teacher Mini Grant (Check Back for Open Application Dates)
A grant for $500.00 is available for a new or preservice teacher to attend the annual Kentucky Reading Association (KRA) conference. This opportunity is designed to encourage new teachers to join a professional organization and become actively involved in the statewide network of teachers, educators, and administrators dedicated to improving literacy for learners across the Commonwealth.
