NYC Adult Literacy Pilot Project / Adult Literacy Forward
The LAC is pleased to share the results of the NYC Adult Literacy Pilot Project, created and funded by the New York City Council and supported by the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development. Since 2022, the Pilot Project has supported community-based adult literacy programs to invest more per student and strengthen and expand their education programs and support services.
FY2025 was a turning point in building on the success of the Pilot Project. The City Council expanded the initiative from $2.5 million and 19 programs to nearly $8 million and 42 programs and established a transformative funding model for adult literacy programs. The programs have done impressive work in a challenging landscape, strengthening services for over 10,800 students. As a result of this funding, programs reported significant increases in educational development, student support services, student engagement, access to culturally responsive education, and the number of students served.
The LAC coordinates this project in partnership with the City Council and DYCD, and we are thrilled to be continuing this project in FY2026 under its new name Adult Literacy Forward. The LAC reports below describe the project activities and outcomes for each year. Please note the FY2022 and FY2023 reports were published for a broader audience, and the FY2024 and FY2025 reports were prepared primarily for the funders and participating organizations. Project contact: [email protected]
FY2025 was a turning point in building on the success of the Pilot Project. The City Council expanded the initiative from $2.5 million and 19 programs to nearly $8 million and 42 programs and established a transformative funding model for adult literacy programs. The programs have done impressive work in a challenging landscape, strengthening services for over 10,800 students. As a result of this funding, programs reported significant increases in educational development, student support services, student engagement, access to culturally responsive education, and the number of students served.
The LAC coordinates this project in partnership with the City Council and DYCD, and we are thrilled to be continuing this project in FY2026 under its new name Adult Literacy Forward. The LAC reports below describe the project activities and outcomes for each year. Please note the FY2022 and FY2023 reports were published for a broader audience, and the FY2024 and FY2025 reports were prepared primarily for the funders and participating organizations. Project contact: [email protected]
