435 Literacy Grants and Grants for Libraries

Grants of $1,500 to Washington individual artists and artist teams for arts projects. Priority is given to artists from BIPOC communities and other marginalized communities. Applicants may practice in a range of disciplines, including literary arts, media arts, perform...

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not limit...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range of artistic disciplines including music, dance, t...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico state educational agencies for programs to improve childhood literacy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve literacy skills in children from birth through 12t...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote the well-being, development, and education of community residents. Of particular interest are the young, aged, and indigent; individuals with special needs; and vulnerable and underprivileged popu...

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A priz...

Fellowships to USA scholars to work on research projects and writing in the fields of behavioral, economic, political, and social sciences. Successful applicants will receive salary support, access to research materials, an office, and work equipment. Residencies will ...

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of histor...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and religious entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding areas of interest include arts and culture, sports and recreation, the environment, and human a...

Grants of up to $2,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations in eligible counties for programs that enhance K-12 education. New applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of environment, youth, educati...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for charitable community benefit projects. Funding is intended to assist organizations that serve the community in the focus areas of health and welfare, promoting literacy, enriching cultural arts, and addre...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the focus ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut community groups and individuals in eligible locations for community-based cultural activities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that promote and improve traditional Inuit activities and skills, and enhance and main...

Awards to Utah individual writers to recognize outstanding works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. The purpose of this program is to help Utah writers achieve broader recognition and publication of their work. This awards program is open to original works that have n...

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of community benefit activities. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of youth, education, and community enhancement. Grants are available for bot...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, administrators, and educational support staff to benefit Native American students. Funding is intended to address unmet needs in schools and classrooms serving Native students. Preference is given to unique, sustainable projects....

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. Proj...

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 hospital...

Grants to New Jersey governmental units, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries to promote and support the growth of arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for public arts events and activities. Eligible nonprofit arts organizations may request funding f...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for operating assistance and programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that offer services within the fo...

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

Grants to Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include cross-cultural understanding, education and literacy, environmental conservation, scientif...

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 economically di...

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

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and other organizations to collect and transcribe personal historical accounts. Applicants must submit a draft prior to submitting the final application. Funding is intended for costs as...

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 organizations ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations and individual artists for artist residencies. Funding is intended to enable organizations and institutions to host professional artists to carry out specific creative projects. Individual professional ar...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, tribal organizations, and libraries for small-scale humanities projects. Eligible activities are those that include a humanities professional. Projects must be of significance to state resid...

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

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 conside...

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, schools, and academic institutions for arts and cultural projects throughout the state. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for activities ...

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

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, and mor...

Grants to USA 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 media arts, dance, design, musical...

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 of l...

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including public school districts, libraries, and parks, for projects, programs, and services that promote health in communities throughout the state. Preference will be given to programs that address ...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to North Dakota organizations for programs and projects that benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that significantly impact children's well-being, literacy, or nutrition. Eligible pro...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, youth development, basic needs, and the environment. The Fund considers general o...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and libraries in eligible locations to support education and learning at all stages of life. Focus areas include early childhood, libraries, and civic engagement and leadership. Funding is intended to facilitate, improve, and en...

Awards to Canada publishers, authors, and translators for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books written in English and in French i...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address issues and affect change in the areas of health an...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, bar associations, and state entities to enhance the justice system. Funding is intended for programs that address the legal needs of the underserved, legal ethics, the administration of justice, support for legal publications an...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for programs that address the needs of youth-at-risk in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that will have a sustainable, lasting impact on the welfare of local children and youth. Grants awarded ar...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives and programs that address community needs in eligible counties. Focus areas include at-risk youth, health and human services, literacy, homelessness, hunger, life-threatening illness, issues related to the elderly,...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah school library or public library employees, staff, or board members for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for training, courses, and workshops in the field of library science, which will enhance the skills, abili...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for academic achievement, school readiness, and support programs for children and families in eligible locations. Educational programming is intended for both in- and out-of-school programs and may have a parental involvement comp...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Focus areas include literacy, youth development, early childhood education, K-12 education, culture, and community. Funding is intended to support...

Fellowship of $2,000 to a USA Native American writer to create and present new work. The fellowship is intended to assist writers at all stages of their careers. Eligible applicants produce work in one of the following genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, screen...