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 SMIF Early Literacy Grant Program

Greg Taylor
May 14
1 min read

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently awarded 26,797 children’s books to 75 organizations through its Early Literacy Grant Program, impacting 31,543 children in its 20-county region. 


This grant supports early literacy efforts that enhance school readiness for children birth to age eight by providing children with books.  


  • Goodhue County Education District Birth-3 Program 

  • Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools 

  • Lake City Public Schools 

  • Pine Island Early Childhood/Early Learning Center 

  • Red Wing Public Schools 

  • Three Rivers Community Action Inc in Zumbrota 

  • Under the Rainbow Early Education Center in Red Wing 

  • United Way of Steele County 

  • Wabasha County Social Services 


The books were awarded in partnership with Capstone and ABDO, Mankato-based publishers of children’s books and digital products and services. 

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