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Oakland Literacy Coalition

Project Title: Supporting Oakland Literacy Coalition’s Four Strategies for Impact
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Grant Type: new
Year: 2023
Amount: $200,000

Abstract or Project Description

Supports deepened efforts in the areas of data sharing, literacy advocacy and sector alignment.

Oakland Literacy Coalition

Project Title: Literacy & Justice for All Symposium
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2022
Amount: $15,000.00
Cycle: Jul-22

Abstract or Project Description

To engage over 250 literacy changemakers, educators, funders and community leaders through the Second Annual Literacy & Justice for All Symposium in October 2022. The Symposium is at the heart of Oakland Literacy Coalition’s strategy to create accessible, affordable and impactful opportunities for the field to learn, collaborate and champion literacy to strengthen student outcomes.

East Bay Community Foundation

Project Title: Literacy Zones
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2013
Amount: $44,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To support the Oakland Literacy Coalition’s Literacy Zones at Cox and Reach Elementary Schools in Oakland.

Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.

Project Title: Program Manager position
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2017
Amount: $60,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To support a Program Manager (PM) position to develop and implement a series of continuous learning programs for the Oakland Literacy Coalition’s membership Literacy Service Providers. Funds will also support securing an Outreach Coordinator for the Oakland Reads mini grants programs (Family Reading Celebrations during the school year and Summer Reading Mini Grants), establishing additional partnerships with community and faith based organizations.

Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.

Project Title: Program Manager position
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2018
Amount: $60,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2018

Abstract or Project Description

To support a Program Manager position to develop and implement a series of continuous learning programs for the Oakland Literacy Coalition’s membership Literacy Service Providers. Funds will also support securing an Outreach Coordinator for the Oakland Reads mini grants programs (Family Reading Celebrations during the school year and Summer Reading Mini Grants), establishing additional partnerships with community and faith based organizations.

Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.

Project Title: Program Manager position
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2019
Amount: $60,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2019

Abstract or Project Description

To support a Program Manager position to develop and implement a series of continuous learning programs for the Oakland Literacy Coalition’s membership Literacy Service Providers. Funds will also support securing an outreach coordinator for the Oakland Reads Mini-Grants programs and establishing additional partnerships with community and faith based organizations.

East Bay Community Foundation

Project Title: Brookfield Elementary School Literacy Zone pilot
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2010
Amount: $225,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

For the Oakland Literacy Coalition to support a three year pilot of the Brookfield Elementary School Literacy Zone.

Oakland Literacy Coalition

Project Title: Oakland Reads 2020
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2014
Amount: $45,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To support the Oakland Reads 2020 (OR2020) community literacy campaign initiatives.

Oakland Literacy Coalition

Project Title: Early literacy initiatives
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2021
Amount: $160,000.00

Abstract or Project Description

To engage over 50 local organizations for learning, networking and partnering, and leverage these connections to ensure that Oakland’s youngest learners have access to quality early education and opportunities for future success.

Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.

Project Title: Continuous learning and capacity building services
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2020
Amount: $60,000.00
Cycle: Spring 2020

Abstract or Project Description

To support continuous learning and capacity building services for literacy providers, schools and community based nonprofit organizations.

Oakland Literacy Coalition

Project Title: Collaboration
Giving Area: Education
Program: Education Grants
Year: 2022
Amount: $3,500.00
Cycle: Dec-22

Abstract or Project Description

To support collaboration with citywide literacy partners.

Grantee	Giving Area	Program	Grant Year	Project Title	Amount
Oakland Literacy Coalition	Education	Education Grants	2023	Supporting Oakland Literacy Coalition’s Four Strategies for Impact	$200,000
Oakland Literacy Coalition	Education	Education Grants	2022	Literacy & Justice for All Symposium	$15,000.00
East Bay Community Foundation	Education	Education Grants	2013	Literacy Zones	$44,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.	Education	Education Grants	2017	Program Manager position	$60,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.	Education	Education Grants	2018	Program Manager position	$60,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.	Education	Education Grants	2019	Program Manager position	$60,000.00
East Bay Community Foundation	Education	Education Grants	2010	Brookfield Elementary School Literacy Zone pilot	$225,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition	Education	Education Grants	2014	Oakland Reads 2020	$45,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition	Education	Education Grants	2021	Early literacy initiatives	$160,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition, Inc.	Education	Education Grants	2020	Continuous learning and capacity building services	$60,000.00
Oakland Literacy Coalition	Education	Education Grants	2022	Collaboration	$3,500.00

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Arts

Our Arts Program funds dance, film, public space and theater projects that highlight important issues facing our society and local communities.

Arts Program

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Education

Our Education Program supports schools and community-based organizations that help Oakland’s children develop literacy and social emotional skills.

Education Program

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Health

Our Health Program invests early in novel approaches and collaborations to advance Inflammatory Bowel Disease research.

Health Program