MIDLAND The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) announced on Monday the opening of its Sub-Grant Application for eligible LCPB members. The application period is underway and will conclude on August 31. This initiative aims to support and empower LCPB members in their efforts to promote literacy within the Permian Basin community.
LCPB members are invited to apply for a Coalition Sub-Grant, which can provide funding of up to $5,000 to bolster their literacy programs. This opportunity is a testament to the LCPB’s commitment to fostering educational growth and enhancing literacy-related initiatives across the region.
“Many small rural literacy providers struggle with basic budget items or even staffing. Many are run by volunteers with no background in fundraising or grant writing,” said LCPB Executive Director, John Trischitti, III, in a press release. “The sub-grant program makes available up to a $5,000 award for an immediate impact on these small organizations to purchase curriculum and materials, pay for tutors or offer new programs.”
LCPB Board Chairman, Mark Palmer added, “We are not looking to supplant any existing providers. We are focused on expanding the capacity of service providers in the 22-county area we serve. These funds allow these organizations to expand their impact as we address awareness of low literacy in the region. People need to understand the severity of the issue.”
To become eligible for the Coalition Sub-Grant, interested organizations, and individuals are encouraged to become LCPB members by visiting literacypb.org/membership. Becoming a member not only opens the door to valuable resources and networking opportunities but also grants access to the Sub-Grant application process.
The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin aims to promote literacy awareness, adult literacy, family literacy programming, and increasing literacy rates in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. For more information, visit literacypb.org.
