The Mind Trust Launches Literacy Project
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowIndianapolis-based education nonprofit The Mind Trust is launching the Go Farther Literacy Project, a pilot program to help Indianapolis families ensure their children can read at or above grade level. The nonprofit says it will invest $20,000 in projects that promote literacy, with awards ranging between $150 to $5,000 for area families and community organizations.
According to the organization, applicants can be anyone who lives in Indianapolis, is the parent, guardian or family member of children who attend a public school in Indianapolis or is a student who attends a public charter school, district-run school or Indianapolis Public School Innovation Network School in the city.
“With the Go Farther Literacy Project, The Mind Trust aims to support literacy ideas that come from individuals in the communities most directly impacted,” said Patrick Jones, senior vice president of leadership and equity at The Mind Trust. “This initiative will complement the efforts of schools and traditional tutoring services, and serve as additional sources of literacy solutions in our city. These funds can help Indianapolis families and students go farther (physically and figuratively) academically and beyond, helping them realize their full potential to create a lasting impact for their family and community.”
The organization says examples of potential projects include starting a home or community library, creating a book drive, and hiring tutoring services, among others. Funds can be used to cover costs of supplies, books, materials, space, people’s time, hardware, software, or other items needed to support students’ learning.
“The Mind Trust is proud to be investing directly in ideas to increase literacy from families, students, and community members,” said Brandon Brown, chief executive officer of The Mind Trust. “Directly supporting ideas from families is one way we can ensure equitable access to resources and fund ideas that originate from those most impacted. We believe these funds can be a powerful tool to help students improve reading skills that will be an important foundation for future success.”
The nonprofit says all projects should be implemented by the end of December. The application deadline is March 31. You can apply online and find application resources by clicking here.