The deadline for applications is March 22, 2001. The Secretary of State and State Librarian, is pleased to announce the 2001 Penny Severns Summer Reading Enrichment Grants to enhance summertime educational opportunities for low-literate families. FY2002 SOS Literacy Grant Information Grant information and applications for FY2002 will be available for downloading by clicking on the areas which are of interest to you. New Chapters Penny Severns Workplace Skills Enhancement Click here to view Secretary of State's FY2002 Grant information and applications. Before applying for a SOS Family Literacy Grant attend a session to learn how to accurately complete the grant application.
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Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian, and the Illinois State Library have announced the competitive grants for fiscal year 2001. Follow this link to learn about grants, their deadlines, and more. Both state and federal grants are available to libraries that are members of the Chicago Library System. Both the state and federal programs are being administered by the Illinois State Library . Grant information can be accessed at Illinois State Library's grant web page .