459 Literacy Grants and Grants for Libraries

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, including da...

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and government entities to implement or expand humanities programs benefiting residents across the state. Priority will be given to programs that serve traditionally underserved populations.

Grants to California school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and special needs schools for after-school enrichment programming for students in kindergarten through grade 9. Funding is intended for collaborations between schools and community res...

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government entities, libraries, religious groups, community organizations, and educational institutions for the development of humanities projects. These grants assist in the preparation of a program prior ...

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 accommodate the...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote early literacy in eligible locations. Funding is intended for professional development projects that help to improve the reading skills of young children. Eligible activities include training and suppor...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario artist groups and collectives in eligible locations for arts projects in a range of disciplines. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding categories include presentation, production, creat...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana public libraries, community centers, schools, and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition of resources that promote racial equity. Funding is intended for reading materials that will be made available for use by the community. The ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario individual artists and practitioners of traditional arts in eligible regions for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended to support the projects and activities of professional artists, creators, and practitioners o...

Grants to Nebraska organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of local communities, including but not limited to playground improvements, lifesaving equipment, computer software for schools,...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, health facilities, and small businesses in eligible locations for projects that help to improve energy efficiency. Funding is intended for projects that fall into two application tracks: solar grants or ene...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, individuals, libraries, and tribal entities for story-sharing programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support events where people can tell their stories, learn from each other, and share ne...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations to improve the reading skills of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to increase third-grade reading proficiency by at least 15 percent for students from economically disadvantaged...

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for capacity-building efforts and programs that benefit refugees in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizations that are led by refugees or former refugees. Eligible organizations must have a primary focus o...

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, and c...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indigenous...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas school libraries and public libraries to increase and enhance library resources. Funding is intended to benefit the community by supplementing book collections and introducing new technology in the library. So...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and K-12 schools in multiple states for programs that focus on student literacy. Funding is intended for organizations that provide literacy programs that target students who are below grade level...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellness; education and literacy; and ...

Grants to Maryland LEAs and qualifying schools to establish centers for student enrichment programs. Funding is intended to support activities that offer supplementary learning opportunities as well as additional services outside school hours. Funds may be used for ser...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been publis...

Grants to Texas public libraries to expand and enhance literature collections. Funding is intended to improve library offerings and to benefit the community by providing a wide range of literature options. The purpose of this program is to promote literacy and support ...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and service providers, CBOs, local educational agencies, IHEs, libraries, public housing authorities, and other public and private entities for adult education programs and workforce development projects. F...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alabama public school teachers to enhance student performance in elementary and middle school mathematics and English language arts. Grant funds may be used for classroom technology, professional development, and instructional resources. Publi...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ artists in eligible regions. The funds are incentives for hiring literary, performing, and visual artists and are a response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related workforce impacts. The funding is intended...

Grants to New Hampshire qualified chartered and public educational agencies to improve literacy in grades K-6. The purpose of the program is to address the needs of students by helping schools implement an evidence-based literacy curriculum. Funding is intended for an ...

Fellowships to Israel primary and secondary school teachers to pursue continuing education in the USA. Selected fellows will participate in a semester-long program, during which they will undertake an individual research project, attend courses at a host university, an...

Grants of $500 to Massachusetts PreK-12, college, and adult education teachers for English-language learning programs. Funding is intended for innovative and creative projects that benefit students for whom English is their second language. Grant recipients will be exp...

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. Funding...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, and universities for programs and activities that raise awareness about censorship issues and intellectual freedom. The purpose of the Foundation is to protect the right of the public to have access t...

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

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for arts programming that benefits residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs within a range of disciplines, including folk, traditional, and heritag...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 American history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources...

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 Coronavirus (COVID-19) related issues, human services, disaster relief, and the environmen...

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

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A priz...

Grants to Quebec public and private schools and centers to improve the quality of education in a wide range of sectors. Funding is intended for professional development for individual educators and for team pilot projects to promote student learning and success through...

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of community benefit, including climate change, seniors, newcomers, arts, culture, heritage, education, and...

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 workforce. Th...

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 library co...

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 projects areas include professional deve...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit societies and community organizations for projects that enhance community programming and benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote diversity and inclusion, foster a sense of community, and ...

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of histor...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit and faith-based organizations, libraries, and government agencies for artistic programs that benefit senior citizens in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to encourage active participation in the arts among ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, medical organizations, churches, and IHEs in eligible parishes for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for the focus areas of arts and culture, literacy and education, environment or hi...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Lousiana nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible regions to provide arts programming for the local community. Funding is intended to support projects in a range of disciplines, including music, theater, visual arts and crafts, dance, ...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include human services, food insec...

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 to c...

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 affordable housing, education, huma...

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 community ...