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622 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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622 grants found

Grants to Michigan Faith-Based Organizations for Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan churches and faith based organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote educational equity and lifelong literacy. Eligible programs, projects, and activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 205599

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Libraries to Improve Education and Operations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to improve educational and cultural resources in eligible locations. Grants are also provided to qualified libraries for capital projects and general operations. Funding is intended for projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 205821

Grants to British Columbia First Nation Leaders for Language Preservation Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to preserve Native languages. Funding is intended to enable First Nation leaders to implement programs and projects that are devoted to language revitalization efforts. The goal of the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206221

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Book Fairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribal governments for book fairs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, register in the grant portal, and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 206527

Grants to South Carolina Libraries for Professional Development Opportunities for Staff Members

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,000 to South Carolina public libraries for professional development opportunities for staff members. Funding is intended to encourage library personnel to participate in professional gatherings at the state and nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 206644

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Programming an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, museums and libraries, and scientific, historical, and environmental organizations for public humanities projects and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 206995

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Access to the Humanities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, faith-based entities, academic institutions, libraries and museums, and other nonprofits to improve access to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 206996

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that transform lives and promote community development. The grant program seeks to drive both economic and social ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207244

Grants to Maryland Nonprofit, Government, Faith-Based, and Educational Entities for Profession...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government, faith-based, and educational entities for professional growth programs in eligible regions. The program supports job-preparedness activities, including digital literacy education, technical sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 209001

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta individuals and nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that promote connections in the community through gatherings and activities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209198

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for large-scale capital improvement projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist local organizations with capital campaigns and projects. Eligible applicants are located in and serving the cou...

GrantWatch ID#: 209316

Grants to Nebraska CBOs for Projects that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Nebraska community organizations for neighborhood-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a variety of events that unite neighbors and build relationships; improve safety and social connections; and promote leadershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209422

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and Internati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and events to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Projects should focus on education, culture and arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210523

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve Services and Develop Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio libraries, including public, school, and academic libraries, to address user needs or develop original programming. Funding is intended to offer libraries the opportunity to solve a problem, build a program or service, or carry out its mission and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210808

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 210989

Grants to West Virginia Organizations to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia organizations for programs and activities that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of community-benefit projects including but not limited to providing audio books for libraries and emergenc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212289

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 Libraries that Serve Underserved Children

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 Arts Presentations

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 for Public Arts Opportunities

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 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. Funding is intended fo...

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 to Benefit Underprivileged Residents

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 to Improve the Quality of Life

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 Medical Expenses

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 Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, park districts, IHEs, and individuals in eligible regions for arts initiatives. Funding is intended for events, programming, and/or professional development related to th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219805

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

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 Arizona Schools for Programs That Encourage Literacy and Reading

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona elementary and high schools in eligible locations for programs that encourage literacy and reading. Priority will be given to early literacy needs, including Pre-K through third grade and special education classes. Eligible items include projecto...

GrantWatch ID#: 221849

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

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