641 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 Missouri Schools, LEAs, CBOs, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Missouri schools, LEAs, CBOs, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that promote the positive development of children and youth. Funding is intended to offer services to children for afterschool programs. Funds may be used for a new pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143171

Grants to Oregon Organizations, Groups, Artists, and Other Individuals for Public Arts Program...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Oregon organizations, groups, artists, and other individuals for local public arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based programs, including theater, concerts, dance, visual art, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179729

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Support Child Literacy Programs

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to support literacy programs for young children. The primary focus of these funds is to increase the quality of and access to English literacy programs. Priority will be given to impactful programs serving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181463

Grants to California Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Programming

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, performers, artist collectives, nonprofits, community groups, government agencies, tribes, schools, and private entities for art programming and educational projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 216325

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, LEAs, and For-Profits for Afterschool Programs

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, CBOs, public and private schools, LEAs, IHEs, and for-profit corporations to provide afterschool programs for youth and families. Funding is intended for initiatives to benefit young students and their fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 227899
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Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178022
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Grants to Missouri Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit arts organizations and arts agencies for arts-based programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for both independent and collaborative projects, performances, and events. Eligible activities fall under one of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214644
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889
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Grants to Michigan School Districts, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 E...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve the quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 155551
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In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After...

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344
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Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Career Development, Capacity Building, a...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit and governmental arts organizations in multiple states for professional development initiatives. Funding is intended to provide artists, curators, and programmers the opportunity to enhance their organizational or programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 164349
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of disabilities and special needs, youth initiatives, and general community programs. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201
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Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862
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Grants to New Mexico Libraries and Nonprofits to Enhance Library and Information Services

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Mexico libraries of any type and library-associated nonprofit groups to enhance library services throughout the state. Funding may be used to enhance library programs, update information access technology, and maintain and build libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179549
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Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038
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Grants to Manitoba Publishers to Improve Sales and Productivity

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba publishers for projects and activities that will help to improve sales and operations. Funding is intended to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall financial viability of publishing businesses. Grants may be used for...

GrantWatch ID#: 183772
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Grants to Manitoba Book Publishing Companies to Improve Marketing Activities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba book publishing companies to improve marketing activities. Funding is intended to raise the profile of local book publishers and to increase sales of local books. Funding is also intended to support efforts to expand and sustain...

GrantWatch ID#: 187898
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries to Promote Music Education...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries to promote music education for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for school-time and summer programs, instrument and music purchases, and expenses related...

GrantWatch ID#: 188250
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Income-Eligible Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of housing, education, human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 191597
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Charitable Pro...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support charitable projects and programs. In previous years, grants have been awarded to hospitals, libraries, recreational projects, health activities, and other commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 194209
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Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Positively Impact the ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that positively impact the local community. In previous years, grants have supported community beautification projects, libraries, youth sports, and emergency...

GrantWatch ID#: 194231
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Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries to Reduce Electricity Costs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International libraries to reduce electricity costs. Funding is intended for customers of the funding source who are interested in installing solar panels. Priority will be given to libraries with relatively new roofs that can accommodat...

GrantWatch ID#: 202618
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Operational...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $1,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended for organizations focusing on educational, literary, scientific, religious, or charitable...

GrantWatch ID#: 208367
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Publically Accessible Humanities Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for humanities programming benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to public arts or humanities designed to promote and nurture a thriving community. Generally, gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210997
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Grant to a Maryland Individual to Promote Literary Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grant of $500 to a Maryland individual to promote poetry and literary arts in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of an honorarium, is intended to fill the youth poet laureate position. The program's goal is to help promote the power of youth expression, cele...

GrantWatch ID#: 213401
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Arts and Culture Projects that Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for arts and culture projects benefiting underserved communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for touring and outreach activities that increase opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214375
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and K-12 schools for arts projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-focused activities and programs that are o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216448
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 217990
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Grants to Ontario Community Service Organizations for a Wide Range of Initiatives to Address P...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario community service organizations for a wide range of initiatives to address poverty in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include affordable housing, community and social supports, food insecurity, hate, homelessness, gender-based and family v...

GrantWatch ID#: 218992
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Opportunity for a California Youth to be Selected as the Poet Laureate in Their Region

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a California youth to be selected as the poet laureate in their region. The purpose of the program is to encourage individuals between the ages of 13 and 19 to explore their poetic abilities and interests and encourage peers to do so as well. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219212
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Activities and Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of community benefit activities serving local residents. Funding is intended for programs serving educational, literary, scientific, charitable, and religious purposes, as well as for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220150
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs Focusing on the Arts, Healthcare, Social Serv...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that serve educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes benefiting local communities, with priority given to specified regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220274
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects Related to Preserving t...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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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Opportunity for Canada and International Children and Youth to Participate in an Essay-Writing...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for Canada and International children and youth in eligible regions to participate in an essay-writing contest. Applicants are required to address the similarities among people from diverse backgrounds and locations. Winning entrants will be awarded a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220842
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Grants to Minnesota Schools in Eligible Counties to Support Artist Residencies and the Purchas...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota schools to promote arts education in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support artist residencies as well as the purchase of arts related equipment for use in the grantee's visual art, performing art, media arts, or crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 224546
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programming

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $25,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations for impactful community programming. Eligible focus areas must align with the funder's mission: diversity and inclusion, education initiatives, and workforce training. Eligible applicants are established o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227947
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Postgraduates to Travel for Res...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and those with a Master's or doctoral degree to offset the cost of travel to conduct research at a library in the US. The purpose of the grant is to undertake research related to children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 228272
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Community Needs

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to meet community needs. Funding and volunteer hours are intended for a wide variety of needs. Previous recipients have included a local library, a meals-on-wheels ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148487
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies for Projects and Programs that Celebr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, public educational institutions, government agencies, and libraries in eligible locations for projects and programs that celebrate diversity and advance human rights. Funding is for education, information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 153378
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Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630
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Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators for Outstanding Works of Literature

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility before applying. The purpose of this program is to recognize exempla...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025
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Tax Credits to Missouri Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Businesses for Community Se...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Tax credits to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses for community service and economic development projects. The goal of the program is to support projects in the areas of education, community service, crime prevention, physi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174794
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and others for public humanities programs including events related to America 250. Funding is intended for projects that encourage a deeper understand...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394
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Grants to Iowa and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects that Impact Local Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries...

GrantWatch ID#: 177501
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that address legal issues such as legal education, legal aid, law reform, legal research, and law libraries. Priority will be given to ongoing programs. Short-term projects will also be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178164
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Awards to Nevada Artists to Recognize Exceptional Achievements

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $5,000 to Nevada artists to recognize exceptional artistic achievements in visual, performing, and literary arts. The award acknowledges dedicated artists at significant moments in their artistic practice who demonstrate sustained excellence in their wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 178277