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594 Grants for Literacy and Libraries

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Grants to Wisconsin Local Government Agencies for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies for capital projects. Funding is intended for facility and public infrastructure projects that will improve the sustainability and vitality of local communities. Eligible activities include but are not limited to libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202267

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities through the Arts

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit arts organizations, units of municipal, county, or Tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents by developing the arts. The purpose of the program is to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143852

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and schools in eligible areas for innovative arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to broad segments of the population and directly benefit loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180397

Grants to Florida CBOs, LEAs, and IHEs for After-School Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Florida community-based organizations, IHEs, LEAs, and other public and private entities to operate educational enrichment programming outside of regular school hours. Funding is intended to increase the academic success of children and youth in low-perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181544

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Promote the Professional Development of Local Artists

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to promote the professional development of local artists. Funding is intended to allow recognized artists, including visual artists, writers, and musicians, to participate in residencies that involve Hawai'...

GrantWatch ID#: 214194

Grants to Montana Nonprofits to Support Local Programs Responding Directly to Important Commun...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support local programs responding directly to urgent community issues. The Foundation's priorities include projects for clinics and hospitals, mental health, adoption and foster care, children's health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219589

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and Schools for Community Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/04/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government units, hospitals, and schools for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Some applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interes...

GrantWatch ID#: 208316

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, businesses, schools, housing complexes, libraries, and tribes to enhance infrastructure for electric vehicles. Funding is intended to provide public charging points and enhance their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181029

Grant to a Massachusetts, Nonprofit, IHE, LEA, Library, or CBO for Adult Education Programs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grant to a Massachusetts nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, government agency, faith-based entity, library, or local education agency to improve access to high-quality adult basic education programs for qualifying adults. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157080

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Provide Health Information to People Experienc...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to provide health information to people experiencing health disparities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 224971

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educator Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educator development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, which may take several weeks. Funding is intended for programming that will support effective school princip...

GrantWatch ID#: 203331

Grants to USA LEAs, Nonprofits, and Consortia for High-Quality Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/09/26 LOI Date: 05/08/26

Grants to USA LEAs, nonprofit organizations, and consortia thereof for high-quality literacy programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and implement literacy programs from birth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228573

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Career Centers, and IHEs to Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, regional councils, libraries, career technology centers, and community colleges to benefit rural communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181522

Grants to Maryland Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Advance Rural Economic Growth

Deadline: 07/10/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Maryland government agencies, IHEs, regional councils, and nonprofit organizations for programs that further economic growth in designated rural counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 189869
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include health, social services, the environment, education, and arts and culture. Support is available fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179778
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Grants to New York City Artists to Support Their Work

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to New York City artists to support their work. Eligible artists work in the following disciplines: literature, performance, visual arts, and music. Funding may be used for expenses including pre-production, prod...

GrantWatch ID#: 218843
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Events to Connect People

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, arts councils, schools, IHEs, libraries, and tribal governments for public events and activities that promote community cohesiveness. Funding is intended for projects that connect people with societal d...

GrantWatch ID#: 228626

Grants to Michigan Libraries to Increase Access to Information Resources

Deadline: 05/29/26 Conference Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan eligible libraries to increase access to information resources in local communities. Applicants are required to attend or view an application webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote literacy in a broad range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187846

Grants to New Mexico Artists in Eligible Locations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to New Mexico artists and art collectives in eligible locations for public art projects. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing arts, design, literature, visual arts, and mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 216298
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Grants to South Dakota Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota organizations for historic preservation and education projects. Funding is intended for projects on topics related to American history, genealogy, preservation of significant historical items, heritage, traditions, instituti...

GrantWatch ID#: 187514

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 165194
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Grants to USA Writers for Written Works Related to Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Funding is intended for the production of short-form writing, books, translated texts, and articles for both general and specialized art audiences. The program also supports art writing th...

GrantWatch ID#: 150417
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for for Justice Programs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, Native American entities, government agencies, schools, libraries, and museums for projects that address mental health and substance abuse challenges for justice-involved individuals in eligible regions. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196201
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that benefit the community, including init...

GrantWatch ID#: 202417
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Grants to Florida Public Libraries to Purchase Books in Celebration of America250

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida libraries to celebrate America250. Funding is intended to allow public libraries to enhance their collections with books that encourage thought and reflection on the nation's 250th anniversary and offer inspiration for America...

GrantWatch ID#: 227886

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 06/04/26 Conference Date: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and government agencies for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible organizations align the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223301
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Fellowship to a Minnesota Artist to Foster Artistic Growth

Deadline: 05/07/26

Fellowship of $5,000 to a Minnesota individual artist in eligible counties to celebrate and support work in a range of artistic areas. The fellowship program is intended to help promote and honor deserving artists and to enable them to pursue their art and further...

GrantWatch ID#: 163528

Grants to Indiana Teachers and School Staff for Professional and Personal Development

Deadline: 09/08/26 Conference Date: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana teachers, principals, and other educators in K-12 public, charter, and private schools for professional and personal development projects. Funding is intended for activities that will result in renewed excitement, inspiration, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172784

Grants to California Public Libraries to Provide Faster Access to Resources

Deadline: 05/20/26 Conference Date: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to California public libraries to provide faster access to resources. Through this program, libraries will order books requested by patrons and have the books delivered directly to the patron's home. After using the resource, the book becom...

GrantWatch ID#: 214432

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Improve Financial Literacy

Deadline: 06/19/26 LOI Date: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives to address financial literacy, education, and inclusion in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. S...

GrantWatch ID#: 147607

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for new or ongoing projects that address local needs. Previous grants benefited schools, libraries, parks, gardening a...

GrantWatch ID#: 129332

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Districts to Improve Literacy for PreK-3 Students

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts, charter schools, and collaboratives to develop literacy curriculum materials for students in grades PreK through third. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote early...

GrantWatch ID#: 220628

Prize to a Massachusetts Publisher or Author to Recognize Outstanding Published Works on the H...

Deadline: 05/11/26

Prize to a publisher or author to recognize outstanding published works on the history of Massachusetts. Works on any era or topic are welcome. In addition to the cash prize of $1,500, the author will receive an award, and the book will receive publicity. The comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225180

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for community improvement projects in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to cultural programs, schools, community action and neighborhood action committees, youth organizations, parks, and public librari...

GrantWatch ID#: 227696

Grants to California Libraries and Affiliated Nonprofits for Technology Courses

Deadline: 06/03/26 Conference Date: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to California libraries and affiliated nonprofit organizations to provide technology courses to library users. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to staff time, supplies, professional development, outreach, and evaluation costs....

GrantWatch ID#: 228876

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Programs that Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 05/12/26

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. Funding is intended for programs, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187838

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Develop Grade 4-12 Literacy Educational Materials

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to Massachusetts local education agencies, public school districts, charter schools, and collaboratives to develop literacy education materials for students in grades 4 through 12. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 220630

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Education and Support Programs Benefiting Children and Families

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/12/26

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

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations in eligible regions to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to support the purchase of one new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle...

GrantWatch ID#: 213703

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Programs and Proj...

Deadline: 06/29/26 LOI Date: 05/13/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts for programs and projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must register in the grants portal and supply an LOI prior to applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 219821

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Summertime Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities for educational enrichment programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset tuition costs for low to moderate-income (ALICE) families during the summer months. The gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220799

Opportunity for a California Poet to Be Nominated as a Literary Ambassador

Deadline: 05/13/26

Opportunity for a California poet to be nominated as a literary ambassador in eligible regions. Applicants are invited to nominate themselves as the next poet laureate and raise awareness and appreciation for the literary arts. The awardee will receive a $15,000 h...

GrantWatch ID#: 228595

Grants to South Carolina Public Library Systems to Enhance Programs and Services

Deadline: 06/05/26 Conference Date: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to South Carolina public library systems for projects that enhance library services. Applicants must attend a webinar training before applying. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and activities that enable libraries to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169274

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Libraries, and Schools for Arts Activities in ...

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/13/26

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

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit You...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, Tribal entities, and municipalities to promote arts and cultural projects for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 214208

Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/11/26 Conference Date: 05/14/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to attend an informational meeting prior to submitting an application. Funding areas of interest are community service, health, econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 225830

Awards to an Illinois Organization, Group, or Individual for Excellence in Library Service

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award to an Illinois library, library consortium, non-library institution, group, or individual to acknowledge superior librarianship. The award is intended to recognize and honor consistent contributions and service to the library over the years, service that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 143107

Grants to California Schools and Organizations for Educational Projects Serving Children

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California schools and youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for educational enrichment projects. Funding is intended to support engaging learning experiences and projects that work to narrow the achievement gap. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 153502

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Registered Nonprofits, and Charities for Heritage Proj...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals, registered nonprofits, and charities in eligible regions for heritage-based publications. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support new, original publications on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190271