We believe this curiosity is best nurtured when children experience science, as opposed to merely reading about it. Non-profit, publicly supported institutions or organizations. Laubach Literacy, through its National Book Scholarship Fund, seeks to promote literacy among all ages. The program distributes books and other educational materials to adult literacy and educational programs nationwide. The Fund also strives to aid local education groups in developing and implementing programs among under-represented demographic groups.
First priority is given to programs that address intergenerational or family literacy issues.
The foundation is looking for opportunities to improve the world and their communities. They fund educational and information dissemination. One of the examples of funding was a literacy program for San Diego public schools. Westinghouse makes grants in the area of education, to support elementary, secondary and high school programs that emphasize math, science and other relevant education program. Westinghouse encourages programs that help meet the needs of such populations as the disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, minorities and people with disabilities.