The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund
The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund supports innovative, inclusive literacy projects by librarians in Stafford, Spotsylvania, or Fredericksburg, VA, to foster learning and create welcoming environments for diverse students.
Funder: Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 19, 2026 (Full application deadline; applications not accepted after 5:00 PM)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant period is up to 10 months; award size not specified.
Summary: Supports projects by librarians/media specialists in Stafford, Spotsylvania, or Fredericksburg, VA to enhance literacy and create inclusive, welcoming environments for diverse learners.
Description
The Martha Scott Ross Literacy Fund provides annual grants to librarians and media specialists in Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, or the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. The fund aims to support innovative literacy projects that foster reading, writing, speaking, listening, and visual learning among students of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Projects should create safe, age-friendly, and multicultural environments, encourage a love of learning in a non-threatening way, and incorporate family outreach. The fund honors the legacy of Martha Scott Ross, an educator and librarian, by supporting inclusive educational opportunities.
