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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 New York Public Libraries to Enhance Services in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 166496

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, Individuals, and Groups for Community Healt...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, government agencies, museums, historical societies, libraries, ad hoc groups, and individuals in eligible locations for community health programs. Funding is intended for se...

GrantWatch ID#: 150106

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizations with missions that are charitable, educational, scientific, literary, or religious in nature...

GrantWatch ID#: 152551

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health and human services, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172752

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Agencies for History-Related Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, faith-based entities, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended for projects that educate residents about the preservation and protection of places of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177704

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

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

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Public Entities to Advance the Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and public entities for health and wellness programs that benefit local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for health improvement initiatives that enhance the local quality of life. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183714

Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Native Artists in Eligible Locations to Offset Basic ...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $12,000 and in-kind support to Washington Indigenous artists in eligible locations to offset basic living and career-related expenses. In addition to funds, recipients will also receive promotional support. Eligible artistic disciplines include music, da...

GrantWatch ID#: 184033

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Libraries in Eligible Areas for Programs that Address Loc...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and libraries for community programs and projects in eligible locations. Focus areas include arts and culture, human services, and education. Funding is intended for programming that benefits the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184840

Grants to Kansas Organizations in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Children and Yo...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Kansas organizations in eligible counties to support research studies and programs that benefit children and youth with reading and learning disabilities. Funding is intended to support activities and projects that will positively impact the lives of chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 198883

Grants to Oregon and Washington Librarians, Teachers, and Counselors for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $200 to Oregon and Washington librarians, teachers, and counselors for classroom supplies. Applicants must work with grades K-5 and be a member of the funder's credit union. Funding is intended for furniture, books, technology, writing supplies, and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 226945

Grants to New York Libraries For Educational Programs and Activities for Youth and Adults

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York libraries for projects and services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support libraries and to promote and advance educational programming and new activities designed for youth and adults. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228452

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for General Education and Arts Education Programs in Eli...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500, grants of up to $7,500, and grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts organizations for general education and arts education programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific projects or programs that can show measurable resul...

GrantWatch ID#: 160754

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kansas nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local communities. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support charitable, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 172371

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs that promote social justice and address disparities. Funding is intended for long-term and short-term projects that focus on the arts, human rights, and racial equity. The Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175275

Grants to Missouri Public Libraries to Improve Network Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Missouri public libraries to improve network infrastructures. Funding is intended to replace, upgrade, or add new equipment or software. Projects should be of short duration, including compilation of evaluation measures. Funding priorities include expand...

GrantWatch ID#: 177480

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Government Entities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and churches serving residents in eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit the community. Funding is intended for a wide range of community, charitable, educational, literary, scientific, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179316

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and government agencies for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Previous grants have supported beautification projects, renovations, preservation pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 179860

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of the arts, energy assistance for low-income individuals and families...

GrantWatch ID#: 179991

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, and Groups for Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, tribal governments, and other groups for programs related to the humanities. Eligible programs may include reading and film discussions, lectures, public conferences and symposia, exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 180678

Grants to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Families in Need

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit disadvantaged youth and families in eligible communities. Funding is intended to enrich the lives of young people and families challenged with ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 181549

Grants to Kansas Organizations in Eligible Communities for Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Kansas nonprofit, educational, and charitable organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of programs, events, and facility improvements in areas that include, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 186509

Grants to Washington Arts Organizations and Artists for Project and Operating Support in Eligi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189782

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, municipal entities, public safety groups, recreational facilities, and libraries for initiatives to improve the quality of life of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support meaningful initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 192201

Grants to Canada Writers and Illustrators to Promote Ukrainian Canadian Literature

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada writers and illustrators to promote work having Ukrainian Canadian themes. Funding is intended to support qualified applicants engaging in any form of literature that connects to the experience of Ukrainians in Canada. Funds may be used for litera...

GrantWatch ID#: 193577

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Publishers, Businesses, and Schools to Promote Ukrainian ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, bookshops, publishers, and other businesses to promote Ukrainian Canadian literature. Funding is intended to support the publication of new literary works, translations...

GrantWatch ID#: 193578

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Businesses, Schools, Museums, and Others for ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, businesses, educational institutions, museums, libraries, archival repositories, art galleries, and other institutions for heritage preservation activities pertaining to the Ukrainian Canadian community...

GrantWatch ID#: 193594

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Institutions for Ukrainian Canadian H...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for historic preservation activities relating to the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended for projects that support the docume...

GrantWatch ID#: 193600

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programs for Older Adults

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, local governments, school boards, and IHEs for programs involving older adults. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to teach seniors new skills th...

GrantWatch ID#: 197009

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Initiatives to Improve the Lives of Loca...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups for initiatives to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support specific projects in the focus areas of maternal and child health; disease preventi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216703

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Churches, and Agencies for Projects to Pr...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, churches, and municipal organizations for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including seminar series, science fiction ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to Georgia and Germany Nonprofits to Promote Friendship and Connections

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Georgia and Germany nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that promote ties between the two locations. Funding is intended for programs primarily in the focus areas of education, culture, science, technology, language, scholarship, and inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 222996

Grants to USA Professional Writers for Financial Support During Times of Crisis

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a short-term fin...

GrantWatch ID#: 198123

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline: 10/06/26

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 Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148

Grants to British Columbia Charitable Organizations to Meet the Needs of Families and Children...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia charitable organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of at-risk families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143835

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that make a positive community impact, with preference given to applicants providing services for local youth. Past funded proposals have included iniatives in the areas of literacy, education, hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 164175

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to Virginia Artists and Arts Organizations for the Advancement of Creative Skills

Deadline: 10/11/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Virginia artists and arts organizations in eligible areas for the advancement of their creative skills. Funding will be awarded to provide opportunities for planning and carrying out short-term projects. The projects are intended to widen...

GrantWatch ID#: 217480

Awards to Canada Authors and Translators to Recognize Excellent Literature with Japanese Themes

Deadline: 10/14/26

Awards of up to $10,000 to Canada authors and translators to recognize literary accomplishments. Funding is intended for books distributed in Canada with a focus on Japan in the genres of non-fiction, fiction, drama, or poetry. Eligible nominees must be nominated ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189500

Grants to Illinois School Districts to Upgrade and Improve Library Services for Students

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Illinois public school districts with eligible school libraries to upgrade library media services. Funding is intended to serve K-12 students. Eligible uses of funds include audio/visual equipment, e-books, and library automation systems. Grant amounts o...

GrantWatch ID#: 137616

Grants to Minnesota Educators and School Staff for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Minnesota public school staff and educators for projects that enhance the quality of educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are consistent with the mission of the school district but are not suffi...

GrantWatch ID#: 140767

Grants and Support to Louisiana Organizations and Preschools for Early Childhood Literacy Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and program support to Louisiana early childhood and childcare centers, libraries, Head Start programs, museums, schools, churches, and additional community organizations for literacy programs for children ages 3-5. Programs will introd...

GrantWatch ID#: 170455

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to USA Libraries and Emergency Departments for Operations and Equipment

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine public libraries, fire departments, and ambulance departments for operational and equipment needs. Funding is intended to support general operations and projects for public libraries, as well as critical equipment purchases for fir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176557