480 Literacy Grants and Grants for Libraries

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 California and Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Grants are intended to support a wide range of activities, including those related to health, education, culture, science, and general welfare. Priority is given to orga...

Grants of $500 to USA and territories community organizations, libraries, and museums serving families and children for storytelling programs. Funding is intended for programs that explore and celebrate Asian/Pacific American and American Indian and Alaska Native commu...

Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Province of ...

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an application....

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 pave the...

Grants to Wyoming libraries for a broad range of activities that will enhance library capacity. Funding may be requested for training activities for library personnel and volunteers, the expansion of electronic and physical collections and patron resources, and general...

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations for humanities-based projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including but not limited to, public programs, exhibits, ...

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible projects are those that involve primary sources related to Missouri an...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations for projects and professional development activities that benefit students and teachers. Funding is intended for programs and activities with a strong humanities element, including classroom projects and confer...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research addresses to...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for a broad range of projects and programs to benefit local communities. The purpose of funding is to enhance community services across the state. Focus areas include community needs; arts, culture, and community assets; health...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, libraries, churches, and tribal organizations for public humanities programming. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, discussions, exhibitions, video and film productions, p...

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 continuing e...

Grants to British Columbia registered charities for projects to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creative initiatives to benefit the Boundary region’s geographic area which includes the communities of Bridesville, Carmi, Westbridge...

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

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 needs in...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support charitable, educational, scientific, and literary initiat...

Grants of up to $5,000 are available 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 mor...

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include histo...

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

Grants of $2,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas individuals and organizations for health sciences professional training opportunities. Nonmembers must apply for membership at least three weeks prior to applying. The purpose of t...

Grants to USA federally recognized Indian tribes to improve library services in Native communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for digital services, educational programs, an...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal.

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 over ...

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide community and social services to local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support local fire and police departments, schools, parks and recreational facilities, libraries an...

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 projects...

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life and support recreational development in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of the arts, theater, en...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit and faith-based organizations, libraries, and government agencies for artistic programs that benefit senior citizens in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to encourage active participation in the arts among ...

Grants to Canada organizations for activities and events that support local publishers, creators, and audiences. Program areas include education activities such as workshops, music presentation events including concerts and festivals, and publication activities includi...

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 literary wo...

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 betw...

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. Fun...

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 documentati...

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-12 s...

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia individual artists, agencies, and arts organizations for programs involving older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to teach seniors new skills thr...

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 prevention an...

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, health...

In-kind donations to USA health information programs in multiple states to support science research by citizens on biodiversity. The focus of these donations is programs in under-resourced communities. The donation consists of a Science Kit which includes binoculars, a...

In-kind donations to USA health information programs in multiple states to support science research by citizens on monitoring air quality. The focus of these donations is programs in under-resourced communities. The donation consists of a Science Kit. This program aims...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and schools and school districts for arts programming. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for operating support for media, literary, visu...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Kansas school libraries and public libraries to increase and enhance library resources. Funding is intended to benefit the community by supplementing book collections and introducing new technology in the library. So...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of childhood literacy and basic needs for individuals experiencing poverty. Eligible proposals benef...

Grants to Illinois public libraries for building repairs and facility upgrades to meet local needs. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment costs, professional fees, land acquisitions, remodeling, rehabilitation, and technology. Priority will be give...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Wisconsin nonprofits, religious organizations, and government entities in eligible regions for projects that benefit local residents. Priority funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of hunger, leadership, litera...

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 introduce f...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maine municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and school systems for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects that address environmental and social needs. Preference is given to short-term projects tha...

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 the us...

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and school districts in eligible locations to address community needs and promote mental health. Foundation grants support a range of areas and give priority to projects and...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba publishers for projects and activities that will help to improve sales and operations. Funding is intended to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall financial viability of publishing businesses. Grants may be used for prof...