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ALL IN Small Research Grant Initiative – Request for Proposals
"The Adult Literacy and Learning Impact Network (ALL IN) is a new collective impact initiative formed by national thought leaders in the adult learning field and beyond and is charged with carrying out the goals of the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy (NAP), a multisector, multiyear initiative designed to drive inclusive, collective action to increase adult literacy nationwide. We are working to transform the conversation about literacy, reduce the stigma associated with meeting literacy needs, and support millions of adults in the United States in achieving greater economic, health, education, and life outcomes over the next five years, and for generations to come"
The goal of this RFP is to support short-term community-engaged research projects that can lead to improvements in adult literacy instruction and programming, in line with key goals of the National Action Plan for Adult Literacy related to access, quality, and/or uptake.
- Access: Make literacy support services accessible to everyone who wants them.
- Quality: Boost potential for literacy programs to help adults improve their reading, writing, digital, and numeracy skills.
- Uptake: Encourage more adults to engage in support programs that improve their literacy, digital, and numeracy skills.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include:
- Researchers and education practitioners based and operating in the United States;
- Organizations that are nonprofit and tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code except for Colleges, universities, hospitals, health systems, or their fiscal sponsors
Project Timeline
| June 22, 2023 | RFP Release |
| June 22, 2023 | ALL IN Community Update Meeting, including RFP Q&A |
| September 13, 2023 | Application Submission Deadline |
| October 11, 2023 | Awards Announced |
| October 16, 2023 | Project Start Date |
| April 30, 2024 | End Date |
How to Apply
Proposals should be submitted to ALL IN by 5 PM Central Time on September 13, 2023, through this submission form. Proposals should be no longer than 10 pages, including all references and supporting materials. Selection for awards will be announced by October 11, 2023. Research projects will run from October 16, 2023, through April 30, 2024.
For more information: All In Website: https://allinliteracy.org/the-challenge/