The Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Project Title
For project support to Los Angeles Public Library to expand reach and services through their English as a Second Language and college readiness programs
Date
Jun. 05, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
The Education program has selected eleven public libraries across the country as part of its Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy request for proposals. This two-year, $5 million grant aims to strengthen libraries as community hubs for learning, civic participation, and social cohesion. The Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) is one of libraries selected for this grant. LFLA aims to serve 2,000 adult learners through leveled ESL classes, with seventy percent of participants expected to demonstrate measurable gains in English proficiency. The initiative will also expand college readiness services, increasing participation by fifteen percent, serving 1,200 teens and families through college-prep workshops, seminars, and mentoring.