Grants for libraries and literacy grants for nonprofits, schools, early literacy grants, health literacy, and financial literacy .
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 public or private schools, colleges, universities, and public libraries for literacy programs in regions where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs that serve adults. A...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 public and private schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries in the funding source's service area for literacy programs that benefit families. Funding is intended for adult education instructio...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries in the funding source's service area to implement or expand summer reading programs. Funding is intended for programs that target Pre-K-12th grade new readers and below-grade level readers, a...
Grants to USA publishers and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's literature. Additionally, $5,0...
Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA library professional to participate in continuing education events related to library and information sciences. Funding is intended to support continual learning, engagement with leaders and experts in the field, and networking with peer ...
Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind donations of materials to USA and territories nonprofit museums and libraries to preserve and exhibit collections. Funding is intended to support project costs and may be used for supplies, display fabrication, publicity, and contract...
Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and must h...
Awards to USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada eighth-grade students to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Submissions may be made in any genre of writing. The purpose of the program is to recognize the talents of young writers and to emphasize the significance of wri...
Grants of up to $8,000 to North Dakota public, tribal, academic, and K-12 school libraries to enhance library services in local communities. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that develop essential programs and services and improve access to valuable li...
Grants of up to $20,000 to North Dakota libraries at tribal IHEs to improve resources for library users. Funding is intended to support impactful projects to enhance programming and essential services, as well as to improve the accessibility of valuable collections for...
Award to a USA poet to recognize exemplary translation of a book of Italian poetry into English. The purpose of the award is to honor exceptional work in the translation of modern, standard Italian poetry. Poets at any stage of their career are eligible to apply for th...
Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind donations to USA rural and small libraries to improve library collections, resources, and programming. Funding is intended to support community-based projects or current collections. Eligible applicants are those that serve population...
Award to a USA library to acknowledge outstanding efforts to engage the labor community and bring awareness to the contributions of the labor movement’s role in developing the nation. Qualifying initiatives include outreach projects targeting local labor unions; sign...
Grant to a USA librarian for travel expenses to attend a professional development conference. Funding is intended to assist qualifying librarians with obtaining the professional development, networking, and education needed that will enable them to best serve their lo...
Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of reference librarianship. Eligible contributions may involve writing or publishing books or articles about the reference field; teaching activities that ...
Award of $1,250 to a USA current or former librarian, educator, or researcher for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as creativity and innovation, the impact on others, demonstrated leadersh...
Award of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or international library or library system for the creation of a new reference tool to benefit patrons. The purpose of the award is to recognize the achievement of providing patrons with a unique and creative resource. Eligible resourc...
Fellowships of $50,000 to USA and territories poets to engage in impactful civic projects and the creation of new work. Selected fellows are official poet laureates with a history of published work who are recognized in their field. The program is intended to recognize...
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 film and media arts, folk and trad...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a posit...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms to recognize outstanding work in data journalism. Entries may include but are not limited to the following topics: climate change or international conflicts. Awardees will receive a monetary prize, a ce...
Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with honor and grace. In addition to a generous cash prize, the awa...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Germany journalists for expenses associated with participation in an exchange program. Certain applicants must provide a letter of commitment from media outlets to publish their articles. The goal of the program is to increase awareness ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Funding is intended to s...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. In recognition o...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and eligible International cities to join a network to create sustainable cities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Eligible applications can focus on one or several of the following...
Research Fellowship to a USA graduate or doctoral student to study Mississippi's religious history. The student will have access to the state archives for their research. Included in the fellowship package is a stipend to cover housing, travel, and other expenses; the ...
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, col...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and Canada schools and public libraries to develop gaming collections and programs for their local communities. Eligible libraries will demonstrate financial need, institutional support, and a sustainable plan for maintaining the program. ...
Fellowships of $50,000 to USA published writers demonstrating artistic excellence to dedicate time to creative literary pursuits and professional advancement. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations ahead of the application deadline. For the current c...
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 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...
In-kind donations of books, resources, and instructional materials to USA organizations to enhance adult literacy programs. Funding is intended to support services and programming in the areas of adult literacy and adult basic education. Eligible organizations include ...
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...
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 USA federally recognized Indian tribes to improve library services in Native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for digital services, educational programs, and the preservati...
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 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 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 $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for religious, literary, scientific, or educational purposes and to prevent cruelty to animals. Priority will be shown to charitable organiza...
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 of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers, theater organizations, and companies for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal a minimum of thirty days before applying. ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and K-12 schools in multiple states for programs that focus on student literacy. Funding is intended for organizations that provide literacy programs that target students who are below grade level readers. Eligib...
In-kind donations of books to USA, Canada, and International youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The program is intended to provide books produced by African American authors and illustrators to build organizational li...
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. Funding...
Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award c...
In-kind book donations to USA schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grant money may ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental units for programs to advance social progress in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education. Eligible states...
Award of $5,000 to a USA school library to recognize outstanding humanities programming. Eligible nominees are libraries in K-12 private and public schools. Program areas include, but are not limited to, social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico institutions of higher education that serve Hispanic populations to enhance the humanities curriculum. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs in a range of hu...