Movement for Canadian Literacy (MCL) “is a national non-profit organization representing literacy coalitions, organizations, and individuals from every province and territory. Its mission is to be a national voice for literacy for every Canadian through networking, research, government liaison, learner development, communication,
collaboration and building the capacity to support the people and organizations involved with adult literacy education.” The web site contains research publications, policy briefs, federal updates, etc.
See http://www.literacy.ca/ (Canada)

National Center for English Language Teaching & Research (NCELTR) “was [initially] established to provide research and professional development support for Australia’s Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). [Now] NCELTR's reach and interests extend into all areas of adult TESOL education and applied linguistics in Australia and internationally. NCELTR's mission is to provide leadership in the teaching and learning of English language, literacy and communication skills through an innovative research and professional development program and high quality courses, publications and services for students, teachers, researchers, administrators and policy makers. See http://www.nceltr.mq.edu.au/ (Australia)

National Centre for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) is a federally funded research and development center, focused solely on adult learning. The web site includes numerous downloadable publications, learning materials, reports, research briefs and back issues of its journal “Focus on Basics.”
See http://www.ncsall.net/ (United States)

National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) was established in 1990. The Center is currently supported by federal, state, and local agencies as well as by private foundations and corporations. NCAL is part of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. One focus of the Centre is adult literacy research.
See http://literacy.org/ncal.html (United States)

National Institute for Literacy “is administered by the Secretaries of Education, Labor, and Health and Human Services. [Most] of NIFL's funds support programs and services designed to improve the quality of literacy programs nationwide.” The web site includes many full-text resources and links across the United States related to all aspects of literacy.
See http://www.nifl.gov (United States)