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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 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 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 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 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 Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to Nebraska Schools and Nonprofits for Teacher Training and Classroom Materials

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska public schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for K-12 teacher training. Funding may also be requested for resources for K-12 teachers to support innovative learning programs. Prefere...

GrantWatch ID#: 179457

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Individuals to Enhance Civic Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and individuals to enhance civic life for residents in eligible locations. Special emphasis is placed on programs benefitting underserved populations. Preference will be given to requests to fund the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 179886

Grants, Training, and In-Kind Support to Louisiana Organizations, Schools, and Libraries for...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of $1,000, training, and in-kind support to Louisiana community-based agencies, schools, museums, libraries, and churches to engage children and families in a reading and discussion program. This program uses strategies that promote family bonding through t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179966

Grants to Connecticut Students, School Personnel, Individuals, and Nonprofits in Eligible Area...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Connecticut students, teachers, school administrators and staff members, parents, nonprofits, and community members in eligible areas to enhance the quality of education in a local school. Priority will be given to proposals that rely on ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181208

Grants to Massachusetts Community Members, Teachers, and Students in Eligible Areas to Improve...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts community members, teachers, administrators, and students in eligible areas to improve the educational experience in local schools. Funding is intended to support projects including but not limited to library resources, inde...

GrantWatch ID#: 214731

Grants to New York Parents, Teachers, and Community Members in Eligible Locations to Enhance t...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York parents, teachers, and community members in eligible locations to enhance the arts and humanities in the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to field trips, libr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214732

Grants to Massachusetts Students, Community Members, and School Personnel in Eligible Areas to...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Massachusetts students, community members, and school personnel in eligible areas to enhance education at the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to class field trips, libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 214738

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects align with one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 216739

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Students, Staff, and Parents of Eligible School Systems for Inno...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin teachers, students, staff, and parents of eligible school systems for innovative projects. Funding is intended for projects that will deliver educational experiences in creative ways. Successful projects have the possibility to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220818

Grants to Virginia Library Staff to Provide Equitable Learning Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia librarians and library media specialists for programs that provide inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support students with a broad range of abilities, communities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 209819

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists and Performers to Create and Record Original Literary Works

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Ontario literary artists and performers to create and record original literary works. Funding is intended to support the completion of artists' new work that will be presented to the general public. Grant funding will also support the recording of a perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 175547

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Groups, and Artists for Touring Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, ad hoc groups and collectives, and professional artists to support touring exhibitions, arts events, and performances both within Ontario and outside the province. Funding is intended for all artistic genres, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153151

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Grants to Michigan School Districts, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 E...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities to Benefit At-Risk Youth and Children

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities for programs benefiting children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities for children who face barriers to success. Activities and programs must involve one or more of the organization's o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175183

Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 217990

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs Focusing on the Arts, Healthcare, Social Serv...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that serve educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes benefiting local communities, with priority given to specified regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220274

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits and Government Entities to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and units of local government in eligible locations to enhance the community's quality of life. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, environment, arts and culture, health, civi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135927

Grants to Iowa and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects that Impact Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries...

GrantWatch ID#: 177501

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

Deadline: 11/01/26

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 Hawaii Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians to Enhance Library Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to improve library services and adopt new technologies in Native Hawaiian communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to expand digital services, enhance educational...

GrantWatch ID#: 139915

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641