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

Deadline: 05/04/26

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
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Grants to New York City Artists to Support Their Work

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to New York City artists to support their work. Eligible artists work in the following disciplines: literature, performance, visual arts, and music. Funding may be used for expenses including pre-production, prod...

GrantWatch ID#: 218843
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Events to Connect People

Deadline: 05/04/26

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
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Grants to South Dakota Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: 05/05/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota organizations for historic preservation and education projects. Funding is intended for projects on topics related to American history, genealogy, preservation of significant historical items, heritage, traditions, instituti...

GrantWatch ID#: 187514
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Grants to USA Writers for Written Works Related to Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Funding is intended for the production of short-form writing, books, translated texts, and articles for both general and specialized art audiences. The program also supports art writing th...

GrantWatch ID#: 150417
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for for Justice Programs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, Native American entities, government agencies, schools, libraries, and museums for projects that address mental health and substance abuse challenges for justice-involved individuals in eligible regions. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196201
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that benefit the community, including init...

GrantWatch ID#: 202417
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Grants to Florida Public Libraries to Purchase Books in Celebration of America250

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants and in-kind support to Florida libraries to celebrate America250. Funding is intended to allow public libraries to enhance their collections with books that encourage thought and reflection on the nation's 250th anniversary and offer inspiration for America...

GrantWatch ID#: 227886
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Fellowship to a Minnesota Artist to Foster Artistic Growth

Deadline: 05/07/26

Fellowship of $5,000 to a Minnesota individual artist in eligible counties to celebrate and support work in a range of artistic areas. The fellowship program is intended to help promote and honor deserving artists and to enable them to pursue their art and further...

GrantWatch ID#: 163528

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for new or ongoing projects that address local needs. Previous grants benefited schools, libraries, parks, gardening a...

GrantWatch ID#: 129332

Grant to a Massachusetts, Nonprofit, IHE, LEA, Library, or CBO for Adult Education Programs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grant to a Massachusetts nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, government agency, faith-based entity, library, or local education agency to improve access to high-quality adult basic education programs for qualifying adults. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157080

Grants to Florida CBOs, LEAs, and IHEs for After-School Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Florida community-based organizations, IHEs, LEAs, and other public and private entities to operate educational enrichment programming outside of regular school hours. Funding is intended to increase the academic success of children and youth in low-perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181544

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Districts to Improve Literacy for PreK-3 Students

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Massachusetts public school districts, charter schools, and collaboratives to develop literacy curriculum materials for students in grades PreK through third. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote early...

GrantWatch ID#: 220628

Prize to a Massachusetts Publisher or Author to Recognize Outstanding Published Works on the H...

Deadline: 05/11/26

Prize to a publisher or author to recognize outstanding published works on the history of Massachusetts. Works on any era or topic are welcome. In addition to the cash prize of $1,500, the author will receive an award, and the book will receive publicity. The comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225180

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for community improvement projects in eligible regions. Previous grants have been awarded to cultural programs, schools, community action and neighborhood action committees, youth organizations, parks, and public librari...

GrantWatch ID#: 227696

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Communities through the Arts

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants and in-kind services to California nonprofit arts organizations, units of municipal, county, or Tribal governments, and fiscally sponsored organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents by developing the arts. The purpose of the program is to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143852

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Charitable Programs that Benefit Resident...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, public schools, and fire and rescue departments to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 187838

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Develop Grade 4-12 Literacy Educational Materials

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants to Massachusetts local education agencies, public school districts, charter schools, and collaboratives to develop literacy education materials for students in grades 4 through 12. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 220630

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations in eligible regions to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to support the purchase of one new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle...

GrantWatch ID#: 213703

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Summertime Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities for educational enrichment programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offset tuition costs for low to moderate-income (ALICE) families during the summer months. The gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220799

Opportunity for a California Poet to Be Nominated as a Literary Ambassador

Deadline: 05/13/26

Opportunity for a California poet to be nominated as a literary ambassador in eligible regions. Applicants are invited to nominate themselves as the next poet laureate and raise awareness and appreciation for the literary arts. The awardee will receive a $15,000 h...

GrantWatch ID#: 228595

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Projects

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and schools in eligible areas for innovative arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to broad segments of the population and directly benefit loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180397

Grants to Wisconsin Local Government Agencies for Capital Projects

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin local government agencies for capital projects. Funding is intended for facility and public infrastructure projects that will improve the sustainability and vitality of local communities. Eligible activities include but are not limited to libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202267

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit You...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, Tribal entities, and municipalities to promote arts and cultural projects for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 214208

Awards to an Illinois Organization, Group, or Individual for Excellence in Library Service

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award to an Illinois library, library consortium, non-library institution, group, or individual to acknowledge superior librarianship. The award is intended to recognize and honor consistent contributions and service to the library over the years, service that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 143107

Grants to California Schools and Organizations for Educational Projects Serving Children

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California schools and youth-serving organizations in eligible locations for educational enrichment projects. Funding is intended to support engaging learning experiences and projects that work to narrow the achievement gap. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 153502

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Residents in...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185601

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Registered Nonprofits, and Charities for Heritage Proj...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals, registered nonprofits, and charities in eligible regions for heritage-based publications. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support new, original publications on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190271

Grants and In-Kind Aid to California CBOs, Childcare Providers, and Groups to Foster Reading

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to California CBOs, faith-based organizations, childcare providers, and neighborhood and cultural groups for projects that promote reading among children in eligible regions. In addition to funding, the funding source provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196507

Grants to New Mexico LEAs and Schools for High School and Primary School Tutoring Services

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to New Mexico local education districts, Tribal schools, state-chartered schools, and regional educational cooperatives to provide tutoring services that benefit students in elementary and high schools. Funding is intended to pay high school students to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 198313

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Children's Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programming that benefit local children across the state. The purpose of the program is to provide supplemental educational opportunities for children. A wide range of programming types are elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 203936

In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals for Local Beau...

Deadline: 05/15/26

In-kind support to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, businesses, and individuals for local beautification and community improvement projects in eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive supplies to complete the project. Projects must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206146

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Youth Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards to provide summer programming for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing...

GrantWatch ID#: 219644

Awards to New York Schools, Libraries, and Parent Groups for Running Successful Literacy-Based...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to New York schools, libraries, and parent groups for running successful literacy-based activities and programs. These awards are intended to recognize creative literacy programs that encourage children to spend time reading with an adult every day. The pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226582

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals for Projects to Address Needs

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, groups, and qualifying individuals for initiatives to address needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide support in the focus areas of community, youth, medical assistance, emergency services, humanitaria...

GrantWatch ID#: 228102

In-Kind Grants to Vermont and New Hampshire Nonprofits for Summer Reading Programs for Disadva...

Deadline: 05/18/26

In-kind grants of a storytelling program and new children's books to Vermont and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and facilities that provide summer programming to children from disadvantaged populations. The program is intended to encourage children to read ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165669

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Education on Legal Issues and to Impro...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to educate the community on legal matters and improve access to legal services throughout the state. Funding is also intended for the enhancement of the local law library and for continu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180215

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

Deadline: 05/18/26

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 Montana Nonprofits to Support Local Programs Responding Directly to Important Commun...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support local programs responding directly to urgent community issues. The Foundation's priorities include projects for clinics and hospitals, mental health, adoption and foster care, children's health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219589

Grant to a Connecticut Artist or Group of Artists to Create Marine and Coastal-Themed Artwork

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Connecticut artist or group of artists for artwork related to marine and coastal environments. Funding is intended to cover the cost of supplies and other expenses associated with producing new works of art. All artistic disciplines are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180114

Grants to British Columbia Arts Collectives and Organizations for Literary Arts Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to British Columbia literary arts organizations and collectives for programs in the literary arts. New applicants must complete the online registration before applying. Funding is intended to develop and enrich Canadian literature and writers through publis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188963

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Humanities Programming in Local C...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribes for new or ongoing humanities-related projects that benefit the public. Funding is intended to provide people with an opportunity to engage with the humanities in their communiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 194549

Grants to California Public Libraries to Provide Faster Access to Resources

Deadline: 05/20/26 Conference Date: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to California public libraries to provide faster access to resources. Through this program, libraries will order books requested by patrons and have the books delivered directly to the patron's home. After using the resource, the book becom...

GrantWatch ID#: 214432

Grants to Indiana Administrators, Teachers, Parent Groups, and Students for Educational Projec...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana administrators, teachers, school personnel, parent groups, students, and student groups in eligible regions for educational projects. Funding may be requested for projects to take place within individual classrooms or entire schools, as well as m...

GrantWatch ID#: 177394

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Cultural Heritage Resources

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Minnesota libraries, museums, historical societies, archives, and other nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the preservation of cultural heritage resources. This program will cover the cost of digitizing qualifying materials. Proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181019

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to children and youth, elder care, community beautifica...

GrantWatch ID#: 201814

Grant to an Ohio or West Virginia Nonprofit, Education, or Public Entity to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grant of up to $10,000 to an Ohio or West Virginia nonprofit, faith-based, or educational organization, school district, public library, or government-affiliated entity to benefit residents in eligible regions. The goal of the program is to support organizations t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214369

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for services and programs benefiting communities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for larger-scale projects addressing the needs of vulnera...

GrantWatch ID#: 218469

Grants to New Hampshire and Vermont Rural Public Libraries for Children's Library Programs

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants and in-kind support to New Hampshire and Vermont rural public libraries to develop children's library programs. Libraries will receive book donations, book and storytelling presentations, an author or illustrator visit, and funding to support library progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 178411

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Provide Health Information to People Experienc...

Deadline: 05/25/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to provide health information to people experiencing health disparities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 224971