The Trustees of the NCTE Research Foundation support projects that enhance the teaching and learning of language, literacy, and culture. They aim to fund research reflecting the diverse interests of the NCTE membership, including efforts to understand and improve various pedagogical, policy, and community aspects of literacy education.
The grant supports a wide array of projects related to language, literacy, and culture education. It is particularly interested in research focusing on underrepresented populations, equity pedagogies, the impact of curriculum changes on students, school policies, innovative teaching methods, student learning experiences, community and home-school literacy relationships, after-school literacy programs, and students' literacy practices inside and outside school settings. Funding is available for projects lasting up to one year.