New York State's Adult Literacy Library Services grants help library systems and libraries offer services to improve adult literacy on the job and in the home. The program theme is "Workforce Development at New York Libraries through Public Library Systems." Participating public library systems offer training and resources to help New York's workforce attain literacy levels as well as the skills and tools needed for successful careers. Workforce development includes literacy, GED (General Equivalency Diploma) preparation, citizenship information, as well as job and career information and assistance.

Most New York State public libraries provide literacy and GED collections and computers to support adult learners.

Adult Literacy Library Services Grant Program applications are submitted through the web-based application program.

Adult Literacy Library Services Grant Program 2013-2016: "Workforce Development at New York Libraries through Public Library Systems"

• Announcement and Guidelines (also available in .PDF)
  • November 16, 2012, Adult and Family Literacy webinar available online
• Frequently Asked Questions -- updated 1/15/13
• To Apply:
  • Obtain a username and password.
  • Login and follow directions to begin the application.
  • Contact us if you have username/password questions or problems with login

Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2013

SEE: New York State Education Law, § 273 1 h (2), and Commissioner's Regulations 90.3 (n). See also Family Literacy Library Services

Grant Awards: 2011-2013 | 2009-11 | 2007-09 | 2005-07 | 2004-05 | 2003-04 | 2002-03 | 2001-02 | 2000-01

Project Reports: 2009-11 | 2007-09 | 2005-07 | 2004-05 | 2003-04 | 2002-03 | 2001-02 | 2000-01

Tips for Writing Adult and Family Literacy Grants | Frequently Asked Questions