The Summer Readers grant offers a CLiF presenter who will tell stories, read aloud from books, and share their love of words, reading, and writing at your program site. Every child who participates chooses two books to keep from a wide selection of brand-new children’s books that CLiF sends in advance of the event. 

Applications are due by May 18, 2026. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible to have a better chance of receiving programming and to enjoy greater scheduling flexibility.  

An organization, program, camp, library or facility must meet these requirements to apply for CLiF’s Summer Readers program:

• Based in Vermont or New Hampshire
• Active during the summer months
• Serve children between birth and age 12
• Minimum 35% of children served qualify for free and reduced lunch, reduced program tuition, or a camp scholarship
• Able to gather at least 25 children either in-person or virtually for a storytelling event

Note: there is no holdover or waiting period on this grant. Return grantees are encouraged to apply.