The Verizon Foundation provides funding for nonprofit organizations with programming in the areas of education, literacy, Internet safety, violence prevention and health care. Because one of the foundation's goals is to support organizations that enhance literacy through education and achievement, a school for dyslexic students might qualify for funding. Typically, grants range from $5,000 to $10,000, and the foundation receives more than 60,000 applications annually, according to the foundation. Applicants can submit proposals between January and October annually.
Verizon Foundation
One Verizon Way
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
800-360-7955
foundation.verizon.com
The W.H.O. (Women Helping Others) Foundation awards more than $60,000 to nonprofit organizations nationwide that support low-income and needy women, children and families. Education and literacy are two areas the foundation supports with a wide array of initiatives, including tutoring programs and library projects. Grant applications are available online and typically are due in September.
The WHO Foundation Grants
P.O. Box 816029
Dallas, TX 75381
972-458-0601
whofoundation.org
Children who have difficulty reading or are below their grade level in literacy might benefit from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools that implement reading programs. The foundation places emphasis on underserved children and typically accepts applications in January each year.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
100 Mission Ridge
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
615-855-5208
dollargeneral.com