The National Literacy Act of 1991 (NLA) established the National Institute for Literacy to ensure that literacy would have a place on the federal policy agenda and to invigorate a national effort to improve adult literacy. This report briefly summarizes the primary activities and accomplishments of the National Institute for Literacy over a ten-year period. The Institute's activities can be categorized according to priorities established in the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA): (1) Promoting improvements in adult literacy services; (2) Disseminating scientifically based research on reading for children, youth, and adults, and other information on literacy; (3) Advising on literacy policy development; and (4) Supporting research. (Includes 9 appendices.)