643 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, and digital and financial literacy education. Additional grants fund in-kind book donations and projects that promote access to works of literature.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884
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Grants to Canada Artistic Organizations and First Nations Nonprofits to Translate Canadian Dra...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada artistic organizations, artist groups, and First Nations nonprofit organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Funding is intended for translation into French, English, Indigenous languages, ASL, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981
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Fellowships to USA Journalists to Improve Their Craft at a University in Pennsylvania

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA journalists to improve their craft at a university in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the fellowship, journalists will participate in seminars to help them hone their reporting skills. Topics include global economy, accounting principles, finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222040
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Grant to an Iowa Nonprofit or Agency for an Impactful Community Project

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to an Iowa nonprofit organization or government organization for a project that will be impactful to communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that are innovative, sustainable, collaborative, and have a positive imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 226390
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Grants to Quebec Audio-Visual Production Companies to Adapt Literary Works for Television

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Quebec audio-visual production companies to adapt literary works for television. The purpose of funding is for the pre-development phase of animated series, documentaries, and fiction based on Quebec literature. Eligible programs are geared towards the p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231380
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Prize to a USA Young Writer to Recognize Outstanding Works of Fiction

Deadline: 09/03/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA young writer to recognize outstanding works of fiction. The prize will recognize a novel, a collection of short stories, or a graphic novel authored by a writer aged 35 or younger. The purpose of the award is to foster the careers of youn...

GrantWatch ID#: 229160
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Grants to Indiana Entities to Provide Academic Enrichment Activities for Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana private and public organizations, including LEAs, government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations to provide academic enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Focus areas include college and career prepa...

GrantWatch ID#: 139032
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Grants to USA K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Parent Volunteers in Multiple States for Clas...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $500 to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Iowa, Louisiana, and Texas K-12 school administrators and teachers, as well as parent volunteers, for classroom projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a variety of initiatives and...

GrantWatch ID#: 162240
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501
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Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligible uses of grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179511
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Grants to Indiana Libraries for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries for projects and services that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a sig...

GrantWatch ID#: 180824
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Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, nature conservancy, and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 191782
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies to Construct or Enhance Library Facilities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing library services for library construction projects. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to applying. Funding is intended to construct new buildings, improve existing facilities...

GrantWatch ID#: 198216
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Grants to Alabama Schools for Career Development and Educational Resources that Benefit Teache...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Alabama public school teachers to enhance student performance in elementary and middle school mathematics and English language arts. Grant funds may be used for classroom technology, professional development, and instructional resources. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204492
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

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
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits for Financial Literacy Programs and Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for financial literacy programs and projects. Priority is given to programs that demonstrate sustainability, impact a large number of residents, align with the state's financial literacy standards, and se...

GrantWatch ID#: 231457
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Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231789
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Grants to North Carolina Artists for Artistic and Professional Development Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina established and emerging artists in eligible counties for artistic and professional development activities. Funding is intended to support artists in a broad range of disciplines, including but not limited to performing art...

GrantWatch ID#: 231852
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Grants to South Dakota Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects and Activities

Deadline: 09/05/26

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 Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Programs and Events

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies, including libraries and educational institutions, for local, regional, and statewide programs that preserve and share the state's history with the public. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 145266
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Grants to Indiana Teachers and School Staff for Professional and Personal Development

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana teachers, principals, and other educators in K-12 public, charter, and private schools for professional and personal development projects. Funding is intended for activities that will result in renewed excitement, inspiration, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172784
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Projects and Teach at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects and teach at a university in New Jersey. Funding is intended for applicants who show noteworthy potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, application...

GrantWatch ID#: 174673
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Award to a USA Individual to Honor an Exceptional First Book of Original Poetry

Deadline: 09/08/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will h...

GrantWatch ID#: 202811
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Grants to Virginia and North Carolina Nonprofits to Support Charitable Projects in Focus Areas...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Virginia and North Carolina nonprofit organizations with a religious, scientific, literary, humanitarian, or educational emphasis for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and activities in focus a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210476
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Independent Projects at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects at a university in New Jersey. This fellowship is intended for applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231017
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Grants to Indiana and Illinois Entities for Early Childhood Learning

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana and Illinois nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and preschools for early learning programs that foster school readiness in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capacity development, licensing support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231740

Awards to Canada Authors for Newly Published Books that Address Current Political Issues

Deadline: 09/09/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $40,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact current political thought. The award will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174284

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and well-being of residents of communities served by the funding source. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 180766

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

Deadline: 09/09/26

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 Illinois Teachers to Promote Academic Success

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to promote the academic success of students in eligible counties. Funding is intended for classroom resources and for an array of programming, including STEM, literacy, and special education, that go beyond the planned classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 211067

Grants to Canada Charities for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Canada charities for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, programs, and activities that align with the eligible areas of focus, including educational advancement, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 230453

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grants to Oklahoma Educational Institutions to Improve Learning for Students

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma educational institutions for projects that improve learning for students in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The goal of this program is to improve the quality o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175445

Grants to Ontario Literary Artists to Create Works for Online or Print Publication

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Funding can support literary artists in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and young adult literature. Funding may be used for artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 186820

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based activities across a wide range of categories. Previous grants have supported librarie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229528

Grants to New Jersey History Nonprofits and Agencies for General Organizational Expenses

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Jersey nonprofit history organizations and units of government, including schools and libraries in eligible locations, for general organizational expenses. Eligible uses of funds include historical site management, increasing public p...

GrantWatch ID#: 185918

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for History Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and units of government, including schools and libraries, for projects related to history in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations with projects such as the conservation of mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 185919

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, School Districts, and Park Districts for Youth Benef...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts in eligible locations for impactful youth programs. Funding is intended to support projects and direct services benefiting area youth, with priority given to programs that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186773

Award to a USA Public Library to Recognize Outstanding Community Impact

Deadline: 09/11/26

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 196885

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and School Districts for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support projects that will have the highest...

GrantWatch ID#: 209527

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for arts and cultural activities to benefit eligible communities. Applications will be accepted in the following areas: film, performing arts, sculpture, architecture, lite...

GrantWatch ID#: 209528

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of religion, health, education, youth, elder care, human services, libraries, and performing ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215904

Grants to Minnesota Authors and Organizations for Youth Books

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota individual authors and organizations to create and distribute books for youth. Funding is intended to support new literary works that highlight cultural expression, demonstrate strong creative quality, and provide educational v...

GrantWatch ID#: 231703

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Initiatives to Advance Community Health

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for initiatives to advance community health in eligible regions. Focus areas include employment, education, health, behavioral health, transportation, housing, and violence prevention. Organizations must provide benefits...

GrantWatch ID#: 232252

Grants to USA Nonprofit Visual Arts-Related Nonprofits for Arts Projects and General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations focused on the visual arts for general operations and arts programs and projects. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to art museums, artist residency programs, university visual arts departments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232356

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for scientific, educational, charitable, literary, and cultural purposes. Funding may be used for programs, activities, and services that meet community nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 159693

Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178022

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Priority is to fund initiatives in the focus areas of veterans and military personnel, active and healthy communities, and education and literacy. Applicants must o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178174

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Libraries, and Schools to Plant Trees

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, libraries, and public schools for tree planting projects in eligible communities. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to plant trees on land...

GrantWatch ID#: 181523

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools to promote social justice and benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help build a more equitable community for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 198626
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