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622 Grants for Literacy and Libraries

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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Community Projects in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community and build capacity in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include literacy and libraries, research, science, education, and charitable and benevolent programs that benefit hos...

GrantWatch ID#: 199290

Fellowship to a USA Individual Researcher for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowship of $24,000 to a USA PhD candidate, researcher, and post-doctoral scholar to conduct humanities research projects at an institution in New York City. Research projects may fall into the academic fields of the humanities and history. Applicants involved i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200907

Grants to California IHEs in Eligible Locations for Projects Related to Cataloging and Archivi...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California colleges and universities in eligible locations for projects of regional significance related to cataloging and archiving. Funding will cover a broad range of topic areas that benefit local residents. Funded projects may also address historica...

GrantWatch ID#: 205893

Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor a Black author for their body of work or a new-talent Black author's debut work. The award acknowledges the author'...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918

Grants to North Dakota Public, Tribal, Academic, and School Libraries to Enhance Services

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Dakota public, tribal, academic, and K-12 school libraries to enhance library services in local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that develop essential programs and services and improve access to valua...

GrantWatch ID#: 211981

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Schools for Educational Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, school districts, and schools to promote innovative educational programs. Funding is intended for original projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to literacy, STEM topics, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215357

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Libraries to Encourage Latino Storytelling and Literacy

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215473

Grants to North Dakota Public School Districts, IHEs, and Public Charities for Educational Ini...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota public school districts, IHEs, and public charities for educational initiatives in rural areas. Focus areas include resources for educators, student support, literacy education, and innovative practices to meet changing rural needs. Grants a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216441

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects for Needs-Based Services to Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services, including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and cris...

GrantWatch ID#: 217329

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Support Preliminary Research that Utilize...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $400 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support preliminary research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended for brief, one-week visits that assist researchers in determining whether a longer research stay...

GrantWatch ID#: 222740

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Conduct Research that Utilizes Collection...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended to assist researchers for up to eight weeks as they engage in serious scholarship and conduct studies, while availin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222782

Grants to Rhode Island Public Libraries for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Rhode Island public libraries in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended for capital expenses for libraries in communities that do not yet have community learning centers. Eligible libraries are located in communities within the 17 L...

GrantWatch ID#: 229383

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and schools for projects to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must attend an information session. Program focus areas include health, econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 143383

Grants to Ontario Charities in Eligible Communities for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ontario charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that meet the social and economic needs of local residents. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that benefit ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 164299

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for services within the focus areas of arts and culture, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 165761

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects that Address Organizationa...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and agencies for capital projects that address facilities and equipment needs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment, property, and real estate, as well as for construction and renovations. Grants are also...

GrantWatch ID#: 168643

Grants for Community Gatherings to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government agencies in eligible locations for community gatherings that are accessible to the public. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172245

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Self-Sufficiency and Community Developme...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofits and government agencies for programs and projects that strengthen communities and families. Priority is given to activities that focus on community development, promoting self-sufficiency, and assisting the economical...

GrantWatch ID#: 173430

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of arts, health and human services, community development, youth, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175967

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, and community development. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178211

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance Social Well-Being and Economic De...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs to facilitate economic development and enhance social welfare in eligible counties. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of education, job training, health, human services, housing, community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 178885

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs on Adult Workforce and Youth Development

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs that focus on youth development and the adult workforce. Funding may be used for capital, operating, and program support requests. Nonprofit organizations located throughout Colorado may apply, but special co...

GrantWatch ID#: 180018

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include higher education, literary endeavors, music and arts with a focus on children, and the elderly. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 220231

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Education, Visual Arts, and Literature

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for the visual arts, writing, literature, and education. The funder is al...

GrantWatch ID#: 220365

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects Related to Preserving t...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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

Grants to Wisconsin Artists and Artist Teams for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin artists, artist teams, creatives, and arts organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and expand arts, culture, and public art opportunities, including presentations, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 229302

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Youth Arts Programs

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts education programs that benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve young people ages 11 to 18 and offer in-school or out-of-scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 159702

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Maintenance and Construction

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and special districts to develop storybook trails for young children. Funding is intended for the construction, restoration, and maintenance of trails that incorporate children's book excerpts. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 196206

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Support Vital Community Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to support vital community services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing tangibles and addressing issues such as education, food, clothing, and shelter. Applicants must serve communities in the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226094

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Municipalities for Community Bett...

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and municipalities for community betterment activities in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported libraries, police, community buildings, cemeteries, schools, music prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 227723

Grants to Indiana Organizations for Community and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community groups for projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community service, economic development, food banks, health and rescue organizations, educational projects, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 229494

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 07/13/26 Conference Date: 07/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of d...

GrantWatch ID#: 177939

Grants to USA IHEs to Teach Foreign Languages to Aid USA National Security

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to USA IHEs to teach foreign languages to aid US national security. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Programs may be for undergraduate, graduate, or professional levels. The goal of this program is to develop centers and partnerships ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230189

Grants to British Columbia Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia individual emerging artists for professional development efforts. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for opportunities, such as mentorships and residencies, that will...

GrantWatch ID#: 145326

Grants to Indiana and Arizona Nonprofits for Environmental and Community Service Projects

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to Indiana and Arizona nonprofit organizations for environmental and community service projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source at least two months prior to the application deadline. Focus areas include addressing the needs...

GrantWatch ID#: 179343

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Cultural Works

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for works of art related to local culture. Funding is intended to present, create, or document artworks that interpret, reflect, or preserve the indigenous culture of the state. Examples include art exhib...

GrantWatch ID#: 185839

Awards to Quebec Literary Artists for Excellence in Performance Poetry

Deadline: 07/08/26

Awards to Quebec-based literary artists to recognize excellence in performance poetry. The award is intended to honor literary performance artists, spoken-word artists, and storytelling artists in all forms of English-language performative writing, including story...

GrantWatch ID#: 214996

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Publishers, and Tribes for Artist Development

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia arts organizations, book publishers, and indigenous governments and cultural centers to promote artist development opportunities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 221162

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Community Services

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for services that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support activities and programs in the focus areas of arts and culture, education and youth, responsible and ethical journalism, human services, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183322

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities and Events

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal entities for arts initiatives and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible disciplines include visual and me...

GrantWatch ID#: 189889

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Schools, Tribal Organizations, and Agencies for Humanities Medi...

Deadline: 01/15/27 Conference Date: 07/09/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal organizations, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs. Eligible projects must feature a digital or media component, including television, radio, film, internet sites, and other digit...

GrantWatch ID#: 176649

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit and public entities for arts and cultural programming. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for cultural activities throughout the state, including professional services, performances,...

GrantWatch ID#: 163533

Grants to Florida Library Cooperatives to Increase Information-Sharing Efficiency

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida library cooperatives to improve library services throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that increase the efficiency of information sharing between state library systems. The purpose of the grant is to support services, related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174580

Grants to Florida Agencies for Capital Improvements to Libraries

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida counties, municipalities, and special districts for capital projects to improve public libraries. Funding is intended for property or facilities acquisition and for architectural services, construction, remodeling, expansion, engineering, site pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174787

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for General Operating Su...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations in a wide range of focus areas, including visual arts, history, culture, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219710

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programming that Benefits Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/13/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an LOI and contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to develop and implement new or enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 130915

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Events to Connect People

Deadline: 07/13/26

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