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594 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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594 grants found

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers and School Personnel to Assist with Classroom Expenses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212792

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public, Private, Home, and Charter Schools to visit a Historical Library

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa K-12 private, public, home, and charter schools to visit a historical library. Funding is intended to support travel to a library and museum and enhance their education related to US history. Schools with a high reduced lunch percentage or Title I s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213050

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribes for Sestercentennial Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, institutions of higher education, museums, visitor centers, and historical societies for programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213727

Grants to Indiana Library Staff to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana library personnel in eligible locations to promote professional development. Funding is intended to support a range of needs, including registrations, materials, leadership development programs, travel and lodging to attend profes...

GrantWatch ID#: 213776

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to improve educational outcomes for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in one of the following areas of interest: literacy, advocacy, college and career readiness, and principal and teacher ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214274

Grants to Missouri Arts Nonprofits to Present Artistic Opportunities for the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Missouri nonprofit arts organizations and collaborations to provide original, one-time opportunities for the public in eligible regions. Funding is intended for performing arts, visual art, film, and literature activities that promote cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 214670

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits for Small Libraries that Serve Underserved Childr...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations for small libraries that serve underserved children. Donations can be used to add to or rebuild a small library, or to give children the opportunity of taking books home. Applicants must serve low-income co...

GrantWatch ID#: 214779

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries to Support Community Arts Present...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, IHEs, and public libraries to support community arts presentations. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal and all applicants must complete required reg...

GrantWatch ID#: 215681

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries to Present Arts Opportunities for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, IHEs, and public libraries to provide arts opportunities for state residents. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal and all applicants must complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215682

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Libraries to Support Arts Programming in Rural Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, and public libraries to support arts programming in eligible rural regions. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal and all applicants must complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 215683

Grants to Oklahoma Pre-K to 12 Schools to Provide Arts Programs During School Hours

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma PreK-12 public, charter, and private schools to provide arts programs during school hours. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal and all applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Approva...

GrantWatch ID#: 215686

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that improve the quality of life of individuals. Focus areas include but are not limited to health care, me...

GrantWatch ID#: 216741

In-Kind Services to New Jersey Nonprofits Holding Artifact Collections to Assess the Collectio...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations that have artifact collections that are open to the public to assess their collections. The assessments can include an evaluation of storage conditions, of the artifacts themselves, of documentation systems, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217563

In-Kind Services to New Jersey Libraries, Churches, Schools, Historical Societies, and Hospita...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey libraries, churches, schools, historical societies, hospitals, and others to assess collections of historical items. Eligible collections must be paper items such as books, photographs, and the like and must pertain to the history of...

GrantWatch ID#: 217565

Grants to Michigan Organizations, Clubs, and Facilities for Library and Literacy Programs to B...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan organizations, clubs, and facilities for activities in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for public library and related programs and projects focusing on continuing adult education, teens and children, and li...

GrantWatch ID#: 217589

Grants to California and Colorado Organizations for Programs to Benefit Underprivileged Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to California and Colorado organizations for initiatives to benefit underprivileged residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and services to assist the working poor. Grants are awarded primarily to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217647

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Initiatives That Will Improve the Quality of L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that will improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support nonprofits in the Northeast in the following focus areas: literacy, education, humani...

GrantWatch ID#: 217968

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska Professional Writers for Assistance with Medic...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska professional writers for assistance with medical expenses. Eligible applicants are fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and horror writers who can verify their status as professional writers. Funding is intended to cov...

GrantWatch ID#: 217978

In-Kind Donations of Books to Alabama and Georgia Organizations, Community Centers, Schools, a...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to Alabama and Georgia organizations, community centers, schools, after-school programs, and children's shelters to promote literacy and encourage young people to read. The goal of the funding program is to make fun and educational readi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218948

Grants to Alberta and Saskatchewan Residents for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Alberta and Saskatchewan residents for programs to benefit and engage the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities including block parties, organizing community meals, celebrating diversity, and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 218963

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Inequities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address inequities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that serve youth who have historically suffered discrimination. Areas of interest include math, science, reading, critical th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219155

Sponsorships to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts and Culture Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, tribal councils, museums, and libraries for arts and culture programming. Funding is intended to support and promote the active engagement of the province in arts, heritage, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219424

Grants to Washington Public, Tribal, Academic, and Nonprofit Libraries for Staff Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington public libraries, tribal libraries, and libraries located in academic institutions and nonprofit institutions to offset the cost of professional development for their staff. Funding is intended for in-person and virtual attendance at seminars,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219570

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, Shelters, and Hospitals for Community Benefit Projects and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, CBOs, shelters, and hospitals for community benefit projects and programs in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas may include education and youth, community needs, and medical or disaster-related emerge...

GrantWatch ID#: 221071

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Organizational Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities in rural regions for technical assistance opportunities and professional development efforts. Funding is intended to strengthen the skills, talents, and capacity of the nonprofit se...

GrantWatch ID#: 221928

Grants to California Nonprofits for Educational Projects and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to equip staff, personnel, and volunteers with essential tools to boost their effectiveness and output, enabling them to mak...

GrantWatch ID#: 222034

Grants to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for Programs to Promot...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs to promote the craft of writing. Funding is intended to support writing clubs, workshops, after-school and summer programs, retreats, and curriculum-...

GrantWatch ID#: 222235

Grants to Florida Individuals to Offset the Cost of Extra-Curricular Activities for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $400 to Florida individuals in eligible regions to offset the cost of extra-curricular activities for children. Funding may be used for expenses including sports equipment, musical instruments, and enrichment programs for children up to the age of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222450

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Libraries for Solar Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and public libraries for new solar projects. Funding is intended for feasibility studies, installation, array components, and the cost of utility upgrades. Requests can involve ground, roof, or carport-mounted solar syste...

GrantWatch ID#: 222623

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Educational Institutions for Literacy Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and educational institutions for literacy programs. Funding is intended for literacy programs for all age levels and language backgrounds, as well as for people who are blind or visually impaired. Priority w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223232

Opportunity for California Organizations and Individuals to Create and Display Art Installatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for California organizations and individuals to create and display art installations and cultural programs for a library in eligible locations. Eligible artwork can be in any discipline, using any type of materials. The artwork or program must be site-...

GrantWatch ID#: 224041

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for General Operating Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for general operating costs. Funding is intended to support organizations providing direct services to the community in a wide range of fields. Although the grants should focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 224625

Grants to Delaware Institutions, Organizations, and Groups for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware institutions, organizations, and groups for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended long-lasting initiatives that preserve, interpret, or celebrate cultural, historical, or community heritage in a sustained and enduring manner. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 225163

Grants to Florida Neighborhood Associations and Groups for Community Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida neighborhood associations and groups, crime watch groups, and nonprofit organizations partnered with neighborhood groups for community development activities in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include neighborhood health, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225284

Grants to Florida CBOs for Neighborhood Improvements in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit neighborhood groups for community betterment projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen neighborhood associations and the communities they serve. Proposals should demonstrate resident support and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225286

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants and Scholarships to Connecticut Nonprofits and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Li...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and individuals to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, culture, youth, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226059

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, Schools, IHEs, Libraries, and Agencie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and government agencies for programs to benefit the public. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the field of humanities, including exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 226500

Grants to Maryland Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Artists for Arts Activities in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, schools, and individual artists in eligible locations for arts projects. Grants are intended to assist new and established organizations, as well as schools for arts-related progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 227380

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to meeting the needs of the underserved and poor, advancing science, preserving historical buildings, promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228104

Grants to Montana and Wyoming Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects and Activities to Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects and activities to benefit local community members in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote worthy causes in local communities. Some of the organizations that have been he...

GrantWatch ID#: 228189

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Capital Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and businesses for community capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital expenses for projects that provide significant public benefit, including facilities, equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228335

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Support Underserved Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to support underserved students in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: literacy, language, math, workforce development, and college and career readiness. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 228491