The program does not have to be expensive. READ TO ME programs can be developed easily within existing agency budgets. Aside from salaries for staff members, the biggest expense has to do with books: books to use for the program and books to give the young families to keep. Locating grant-awarding organizations is made easier through the Foundation Center. It can help you research likely charitable possibilities in private and government sources. Note: grant-making foundations currently look for sensible partnerships.