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$5.6 Million Awarded For Adult Literacy Programs

Millions of dollars in grants awarded to assist adult literacy in Illinois.

 

Secretary of State and State Library Jesse White awards over $5.6 million in Adult Literacy Grants to help students develop and enhance their reading, math, writing and English-language skills. 

 

White says, “an estimated two million Illinois residents need adult literacy and/or English-Language instruction.” He adds that he is pleased to provide funding for 108 local literacy projects allowing adult students to achieve their utmost potential. 

 

The grants will serve over 10,000 students around the state while a proposed total of 5,600 volunteer tutors will provide training. 

 

Grants awarded can be as large as $100,000, but do not exceed $25,000 in the first year of the grant award. 

 

The Secretary of State’s Illinois State Library Literacy Office administers the grants in three categories, which include the aforementioned program, as well as the Penny Severns Family Literacy Program, and the Workplace Skills Enhancement program. 

 

Those interested in becoming a volunteer tutor are encouraged to call or text the Illinois Adult Learning Hotline at 800-321-9511. 

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