415 Literacy Grants and Grants for Libraries

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, libraries, and educational institutions in eligible locations for arts and cultural programming. Categories of funding include general programming support, technical assistance, general operating support, and special projec...

Tax credits to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses for capital improvements and to enhance community services. The purpose of this program is to support projects in the areas of education, community service, crime prevention, phy...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, religious organizations, agencies, and individuals for science, humanities, and arts activities. Funding is intended to support general operations, field trips, artist residencies, ticket subsidy prog...

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations, municipal and public agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for original projects documenting the state's cultural, historical, and populational complexities. Previously funded projects incl...

Grants of up to $20,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, museums, libraries, community and cultural organizations, and groups for public humanities projects. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an applicati...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit literary organizations for projects to improve organizational sustainability, effectivity, and operations. Funding is intended for applicants that serve or present poets or incorporate poetry into their programming. Eligible acti...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories literary nonprofit magazines and presses for projects to improve organizational sustainability, effectivity, and operations. Eligible types of publishers include print, digital, online, and press. Funding is intended for a...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for underserved youth and adults. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of educational and workforce success, health and well...

Grants of up to $1,250 to Nevada youth in eligible locations to design and implement community service projects in their neighborhoods. Applicants must be associated with neighborhood associations, social organizations, religious groups, educational institutions, or ot...

Grants to Kentucky LEAs, government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for programs that enhance student achievement in low-performing schools with high rates of poverty. Required registrations may take up to 30 days t...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, artists, and public schools in eligible regions for arts-related educational and professional development programs. Funding is intended to support both new and expanded programs. Applicants must ...

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

Grants to New York public library systems and public libraries for capital expenses. Applicants must complete required registrations and contact their local library system regarding deadlines prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities including bu...

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico K-12 public schools in eligible locations for individual and team projects that offer students innovative educational opportunities. Funding is intended for hands-on classroom projects that advance student...

Fellowships of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to create works related to pre-twentieth-century American history, culture, and literature. Eligible fellows include journalists, writers, filmmakers, and creative and performing artists. Successful ap...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, schools, artist groups, and artists in eligible locations for programs and projects in the areas of humanities, arts, and sciences. Individual artists may apply for funding to support care...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York artists, nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, unincorporated organizations, and libraries in eligible counties for local arts education initiatives. First-time applicants are required to attend a grant workshop pri...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit community-based organizations, local government agencies, public libraries, IHEs, and community and adult education programs for programming for children and youth to take place outside of school hours. Applicants must contact the funding s...

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit publications to promote the recognition and development of writers. Winning magazines will receive professional development opportunities and marketing and fundraising consultations. Eligible applicants are l...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, schools, libraries, museums, faith-based entities, IHEs, government agencies, and community-based groups in eligible locations to support general operations, arts education, and projects. Funding is intended to help orga...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for public projects and programs that benefit local communities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support the implementation of local his...

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 to m...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of parks, animals, and quality of life. Eligible services benefit residents in ...

Awards to Louisiana individuals to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of humanities. Awards are intended to honor individuals in the following categories: lifetime achievement, documentary photography, documentary film, museum exhibition, humanities book o...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oregon organizations and libraries for projects, programs, and events in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the fields of heritage, arts, and humanities. First-time requests will be prioritized. Eligible projects benefit ...

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, libraries, scholars, and artists in eligible locations for programs in the areas of humanities, arts, and history. First-time applicants must submit a dr...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, government agencies, and public libraries to support sports, arts, and cultural programming within the province. Funding is intended for capital projects, planning, training, equipment, and assessment ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to explore issues related to water sustainability. Applicants may use a variety of media, including writing and photography, to present their submissions. The themes to be considered are justice, cha...

Grants of $2,500 to New York City artists in eligible regions for community-centered arts and cultural projects. Funding is intended to support projects that engage and involve the community. The purpose of this program is to enhance local cultural life by supporting c...

Grants to New York City nonprofit arts organizations, artists, and artist collectives in eligible areas for arts projects and programs. Funding is intended to support high-quality, community-based initiatives in all genres, disciplines, and styles. Projects should cont...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for local arts projects. Funding is intended to support literary, performing, visual, and media arts projects to benefit local residents. All projects must be community-based and open...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities that are geared toward the general public. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing o...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario individuals, nonprofit arts organizations, and groups and collectives to promote the production of artistic works by artists with disabilities. Funding is intended for professional development and for the cr...

Grants totaling $1,500 to Ohio K-12 schools in eligible locations for arts materials and programming. Funding is intended to enhance arts education for local children in grades K-12. Eligible programs may relate to the literary, musical, visual, or performing arts. Pre...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations for arts projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the following genres: dance, film, theatre, visual arts and crafts, cultural heritage, interdis...

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York City nonprofit organizations and individual artists for local arts projects and programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the following genres: dance, film, theatre, visual arts and crafts, cultural...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for programs and services that improve the quality of life of older adults in eligible areas. Funding is intended to help adults remain engaged, healthy, and informed, and to help local communities prepar...

In-kind grants of book donations valued at up to $250 to Illinois K-12 teachers to incorporate agricultural topics into the curriculum. Grants are intended to promote the integration of agriculture into a wide range of curriculum areas. Applications should outline the ...

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities on behalf of public libraries for financial assistance, capital projects, and operational support. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist with planning, construction, acquis...

Contracts for services to Mississippi individuals to provide literacy support to K-3 schools in the state. Funding is intended to develop new resources, provide technical assistance, and collaborate with literacy coaches to improve student achievement in early reading.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Minnesota public school staff and educators in eligible locations for projects that enhance the quality of educational programs. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are consistent with the mission of the school district but ar...

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...

Award of $750 to a USA, Territories (Guam, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands), or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wisconsin health practitioners, educators, school districts, government agencies, and libraries to provide health and wellness programs and activities to residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to benefit those livi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations for programs and services that improve the quality of life of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects in the areas of education, ...

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, 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 c...

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 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 workforce. Th...

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...