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The 2024 application period closed on February 19, 2024. The 2025 application period will open in January 2025. To nominate an organization for the 2025 Literacy Awards, please submit the nominated organization’s name and contact information to us at literacyawards@loc.gov.
The 2024 Virtual Applicant Information Session took place on January 16, 2024 at 2:00PM EDT. A recording of the webinar is available.
To nominate an organization for the 2024 Literacy Awards, please submit the nominated organization's name and contact information to us at literacyawards@loc.gov
Download the 2024 application form and instructions:
- 2024 Literacy Awards Top Prize Application Form (Microsoft Word document, 211 KB) Please complete this application form if you are interested in the Rubenstein, Kislak, American or International prize categories.
- 2024 Literacy Awards Emerging Strategies Application Form (Microsoft Word document, 177 KB) Please complete this application form if you are interested in the Emerging Strategies Honorees prize category.
- 2024 Top Prize Evaluation Criteria (PDF, 201 KB)
- 2024 Literacy Awards Application Instructions and FAQ (PDF, 378 KB)
Please note that the application forms are supported in Microsoft Word 2007 and later. The application can be opened in other programs but may lose dropdown functionality. If the dropdowns do not appear, please read the instructions carefully to complete the application correctly.