629 Grants for Literacy and Libraries

Discover grants that support literacy programs, library services, and reading initiatives. Funding promotes early childhood literacy, adult and youth literacy, digital and financial literacy education, in-kind book donations, and projects that promote access to works of literature.

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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration i...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is availa...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes in Multiple States to Host Touring Artists

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments in multiple states and territories to present touring literary and performing artists. Funding is intended to support the implementation of a regional touring ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168463
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Award to a New Hampshire Librarian or Staff Member for Contributions to Library Services

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award to a New Hampshire librarian or support staff member to recognize exceptional contributions to library services. The award is intended to honor an individual who is currently working at an academic, public, corporate, correctional, or other library or inform...

GrantWatch ID#: 173217
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Grants to Alaska Libraries for Innovative Literacy Programs and Library Services

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Alaska libraries for creative literacy activities and library services. Funding is intended to enable libraries to try new programs and services or purchase technology. Projects must have a direct impact on library users. Proposals with significant state...

GrantWatch ID#: 179583
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Grants to Georgia Arts Nonprofits for Rental Support for Literary and Performing Arts Producti...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit arts organizations to assist with literary and performing arts productions and experiences in eligible regions. The goal of the program is to help with rental costs to enable arts organizations to access performance faci...

GrantWatch ID#: 180432
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for a Range of Community Benefit Act...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Some applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, community im...

GrantWatch ID#: 181314
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Award to an Alberta Early Career Author in Eligible Locations for Fiction Writing

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to an Alberta early career author in eligible locations for fiction writing. The award is intended to help new and unpublished authors who are over the age of 40 accomplish their literary goals. Eligible applicants are working on completing and pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 188722
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Educational Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for educational programming and materials benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to tutoring for school children, financial literacy programs, computer and job sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 190989
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Programs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191022
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Outstanding Science Writing a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196460
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Economic Development Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, religious organizations, and educational entities for projects that increase employment and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects will be enduring, addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197055
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community and build capacity in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include literacy and libraries, research, science, education, and charitable and benevolent programs that benefit hos...

GrantWatch ID#: 199290
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Fellowship to a USA Individual Researcher for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowship of $24,000 to a USA PhD candidate, researcher, and post-doctoral scholar to conduct humanities research projects at an institution in New York City. Research projects may fall into the academic fields of the humanities and history. Applicants involved i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200907
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Grants to California IHEs in Eligible Locations for Projects Related to Cataloging and Archivi...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California colleges and universities in eligible locations for projects of regional significance related to cataloging and archiving. Funding will cover a broad range of topic areas that benefit local residents. Funded projects may also address historica...

GrantWatch ID#: 205893
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Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor a Black author for their body of work or a new-talent Black author's debut work. The award acknowledges the author'...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918
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Grants to North Dakota Public, Tribal, Academic, and School Libraries to Enhance Services

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota public, tribal, academic, and K-12 school libraries to enhance library services in local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that develop essential programs and services and improve access to valua...

GrantWatch ID#: 211981
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Schools for Educational Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, school districts, and schools to promote innovative educational programs. Funding is intended for original projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to literacy, STEM topics, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215357
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Libraries to Encourage Latino Storytelling and Literacy

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215473
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Grants to North Dakota Public School Districts, IHEs, and Public Charities for Educational Ini...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota public school districts, IHEs, and public charities for educational initiatives in rural areas. Focus areas include resources for educators, student support, literacy education, and innovative practices to meet changing rural needs. Grants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216441
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Grants to North Carolina Entities for Initiatives to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, entrepreneurs, local businesses, and universities for initiatives to provide health services and resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support applicants who help share accurate, tim...

GrantWatch ID#: 216786
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects for Needs-Based Services to Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services, including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and cris...

GrantWatch ID#: 217329
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Support Preliminary Research that Utilize...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $400 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support preliminary research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended for brief, one-week visits that assist researchers in determining whether a longer research stay...

GrantWatch ID#: 222740
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Conduct Research that Utilizes Collection...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended to assist researchers for up to eight weeks as they engage in serious scholarship and conduct studies, while availin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222782
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Grants to Rhode Island Public Libraries for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island public libraries in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended for capital expenses for libraries in communities that do not yet have community learning centers. Eligible libraries are located in communities within the 17 L...

GrantWatch ID#: 229383
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Agency for a National Literacy Center

Deadline: 06/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, agency, individual, or research organization to create a national center focused on literacy skills for students with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229407
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Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Facilities and Other Entities for Rural Telehealthcare Services

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota healthcare facilities, Tribes, libraries, schools, CBOs, and community centers to expand telehealthcare services in rural regions throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to enable rural residents to access high-qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 229516
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Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that meet the social and economic needs of local residents. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 164299
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for services within the focus areas of arts and culture, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 165761
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects that Address Organizationa...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and agencies for capital projects that address facilities and equipment needs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment, property, and real estate, as well as for construction and renovations. Grants are also...

GrantWatch ID#: 168643
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Grants for Community Gatherings to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for community gatherings that are accessible to the public. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172245
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Community Developme...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofits and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen communities and families. Priority is given to activities that focus on community development, promoting self-sufficiency, and assisting the economical...

GrantWatch ID#: 173430
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts, health and human services, community development, youth, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175967
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, and community development. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178211
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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for Small Humanities Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, schools, and libraries for small-scale public humanities projects. Eligible activities are those that involve a humanities professional, are free or have a minimal charge, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178565
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance Social Well-Being and Economic De...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs to facilitate economic development and enhance social welfare in eligible counties. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of education, job training, health, human services, housing, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178885
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Education and Support Programs Benefiting Children and Families

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote academic achievement, school readiness, and programs for children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for educational activities, both in and out of school, as well as projects that advance the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179655
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs on Adult Workforce and Youth Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs that focus on youth development and the adult workforce. Funding may be used for capital, operating, and program support requests. Nonprofit organizations located throughout Colorado may apply, but special co...

GrantWatch ID#: 180018
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Grants to Washington Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington libraries for digitization projects. Funding is intended to support a range of activities related to digitizing, creating, preserving, describing, and disseminating digital archival or special collections of historical and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 183287
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955
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Grants to New York School Districtsto Expand the Teaching Workforce

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to New York school districts to expand the teaching workforce. Funding is intended to help school districts with recruiting and retaining teachers and to assist with the certification process required to increase the supply of qualified teachers in school d...

GrantWatch ID#: 202902
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Libraries, and Schools for Arts Activities in ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, public libraries, and public schools for arts activities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registration prior to applying. All projects must be accessible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218496
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include higher education, literary endeavors, music and arts with a focus on children, and the elderly. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 220231
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Education, Visual Arts, and Literature

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for the visual arts, writing, literature, and education. The funder is al...

GrantWatch ID#: 220365
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects Related to Preserving t...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects related to preserving the history of eligible areas. Funding is intended to expand residents' knowledge of the region's history through educational programs and exhibits...

GrantWatch ID#: 220388
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Grants to Wisconsin Artists and Artist Teams for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin artists, artist teams, creatives, and arts organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and expand arts, culture, and public art opportunities, including presentations, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 229302
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Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Youth Arts Programs

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts education programs that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve young people ages 11 to 18 and offer in-school or out-of-scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 159702
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Grants to Maryland CBOs, LEAs, and Other Entities for Educational Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Maryland community-based organizations, tribes, local education agencies, and public and private entities to provide students with educational enrichment opportunities. Funding is intended to support services and activities when school is not in session ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194626
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