Statistics and Funding
Needs and assets
In Florida, over one in four adults are at or below Level 1 literacy. Adults need proficient literacy skills to attain high-paying jobs, obtain vocational training and licensing, start and run a business, pursue educational goals, make informed health and financial decisions and stay current with changing technology.
Statistics
These resources provide national and Florida-specific statistics on adult literacy and the need for an educated workforce.
- Adult Literacy Facts
ProLiteracy is a nonprofit organization that supports literacy programs through grants, professional development and training. - The Florida Literacy Coalition has compiled key information for Florida from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC).
- Florida Workforce Needs Study
This Florida Chamber of Commerce study focuses on the skills that Floridians need to fill the demand for skilled workers in high-paying fields.
Grants and funding
A variety of grants are available to support adult literacy programs in Florida. Visit the linked websites to find out more information about the grants highlighted here.
- Conversation Corps Grants
Fund conversation groups and classes for those learning English and other languages. Eligible programs include public libraries that assist English-language learners with conversation practice. - Florida Humanities
Funds English for Families, a multi-week series of interactive classes for adults and children.
- Florida Literacy Coalition: Grants and Funding
Nonprofit offering grants and initiatives to support literacy, including the Florida Health Literacy Initiative and the Florida Financial Literacy Initiative Grant Program. They also list local, statewide and national grants and funding opportunities for literacy and workforce development. - ProLiteracy Grants
Nonprofit that supports literacy programs.
