FOLIO has long been committed to early childhood literacy. Illiteracy has a lifelong impact on people’s health, earning power, mental health, & quality of life.
FOLIO is offering up to $500 grants for FOLIO-member Friends of Libraries groups to give books to preschoolers, particularly those living in poverty. Application due Dec. 31, 2024.
FOLIO is also offering grants to FOLs for free used picture books (50-100 books) to place in take-and-share book shelves or a Little Free Library® in day care centers, community centers, health centers, housing centers or related locations. Application due Dec. 31, 2024.
FOLIO Seeds for Success Application