Eligible applicants may be any afterschool, community, or library program that desires to help youth improve reading, writing, or language skills through intentional, evidence-based, and engaging literacy experiences. Organizations must:

– Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in good standing

– Operate in Indiana and serve youth in grades K–5

– Provide at least 5 hours per week of structured, supervised OST programming

– Demonstrate readiness to implement or expand literacy supports aligned with research-based practices

– Submit a budget, timeline, and justification for proposed use of funds

– Commit to participation in technical assistance, professional development, and data collection activities led by IAN