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Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE

Awarded $7 million to teams building mobile apps that boost adult literacy.

Barbara Bush Foundation, presented by Dollar General Literacy FoundationGlobalPrize
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A global, now-concluded XPRIZE competition (2015-2020) that field-tested 41 finished apps with more than 12,000 adult learners. Two teams, Learning Upgrade and People ForWords, tied for the top prize and split the $7 million purse.

Grants under Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE
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Awarded $7 million to teams building mobile apps that boost adult literacy.

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