623 Grants for Literacy and Libraries

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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for services and programs benefiting communities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended for larger-scale projects addressing the needs of vulnera...

GrantWatch ID#: 218469
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Grants to Ontario Trade and Event Nonprofits for Capacity-Building and Business Development

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for events, activities, and initiatives to enhance growth in specific creative industries. Projects should ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175127
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Grants to Massachusetts LEAs, School Districts, and Partnering Organizations to Improve Early ...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs, public school districts, and eligible partnering organizations to improve literacy outcomes at the PK-3 level. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative programs that p...

GrantWatch ID#: 213075
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for a Wide Range of Initiatives to Benefit Vulnerable Populati...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for a wide range of initiatives to benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to support activities in the program areas of education, environment, animals, health, and human services. The goal of the grants is...

GrantWatch ID#: 220335
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Award to a USA or Canada Library Employee or Team to Recognize Innovative Marketing

Deadline: 07/24/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada public library employee or team in recognition of innovative marketing strategies. Special consideration will be given to an individual or team of marketers who have either revived or initiated a marketing approach in the past tw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197665
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Grants to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas Nonprofits, Schools, an...

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit youth. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz and submit a letter of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223880
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Grants to Minnesota Public Libraries to Support Travel to Conferences and Training Events

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Minnesota public libraries, including libraries in public schools or IHEs, and libraries operated by nonprofits or tribes, to support attendance of library staff at regional or national library conferences and continuing education opportunities. Funds ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 229965

Award to a Wisconsin Library or Library Network to Honor Outstanding Library Services

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin library, library system, or library network to recognize outstanding library services. The library board or administering entity, the staff, and the people or community that benefit from services are expected to be involved in the accomplishme...

GrantWatch ID#: 144877

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Programs Addressing Community Needs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public libraries for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including projects that support the elderly, children, individuals with dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 147671

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, K-12 public schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations, to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of focus of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153531

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Residents Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofits to benefit moderate-income communities and vulnerable populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capacity building as well as for services and programs in education and basic needs. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 161656

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits to Benefit Children

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist local organizations that provide services and programs that address the medical, educational, and critical needs of local children. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172040

Grants to Wyoming Library Personnel for Professional Development Opportunities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Wyoming library employees and volunteer staff for professional development activities. Funding is intended to strengthen the library workforce through continuing education and training. Eligible applicants have 12 months of employment or volunteer time a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179570

Grant to a Maine Nonprofit for Programs to Benefit At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of $25,000 to a Maine nonprofit organization for programs to benefit young people in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support long-term and sustainable improvements to the welfare of at-risk youth throughout the state. Eligible applicants are those w...

GrantWatch ID#: 181492

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Religious Institutions, Schools, and Agencies for Impactful Proj...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Alabama small-sized nonprofit organizations, religious institutions, schools, and government agencies for impactful projects benefiting residents in eligible locations. Video submissions must include an impact story showcasing the applicant's contributio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192155

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Texas charitable organizations for programs that address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education, religion, human services, science, medical researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 199296

Fellowships to New York City Writers for Career and Artistic Development

Deadline: 07/31/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to New York City writers for career and artistic development. Successful applicants will receive mentorship and networking communities, professional workshops, the opportunity to participate in public readings, and access to a writer's studio...

GrantWatch ID#: 203422

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for initiatives and programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. In previous years, grants have been awarded to support libraries, fire departments, veterans, dental clinics, healthcare, and rehabilitation cente...

GrantWatch ID#: 204138

Award to a Wisconsin Library Employee to Recognize Exceptional Programming

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin library employee to recognize exceptional programming. The award will honor outstanding leadership in presenting programs that engage participants of all ages. Eligible programs may be presented as a series or as individual events, and may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204669

Award to a Wisconsin Individual or Group to Honor Dedication to Local Library Services

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin individual or group to recognize outstanding dedication to the local library system. The award is intended to honor exceptional contributions that have led to the improved quality of community library services. The purpose of the award is to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204671

Award to a Wisconsin Library Trustee for Exceptional Contributions to Local Libraries

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin library trustee to recognize exceptional contributions to local libraries. The award is intended to honor a currently-serving trustee who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the field. The successful nominee will be selected on the basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204672

Award to a Wisconsin Individual or Group for Contributions to the Library Profession

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin individual or group in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and service within the library profession. This award is intended to honor an individual or group of people whose endeavors have contributed substantially to the field of librar...

GrantWatch ID#: 204673

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and For-Profits to Employ Artists in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $3,500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ artists in eligible locations. The funds are incentives for hiring literary, performing, and visual artists for projects that include public programming. The funding is intended to benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 206183

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Publicly Accessible Humanities Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for humanities programming benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to public arts or humanities designed to promote and nurture a thriving community. Generally, gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210997
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Speculative Fiction Writers to Promote and Celebrate ...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International writers to celebrate diversity in speculative fiction literature. Two awards will be offered: one award for writers from diverse backgrounds, and one award for writers who have created works of fiction that have div...

GrantWatch ID#: 215130

Awards to USA Individuals and Institutions to Recognize Outstanding Articles and Books

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards of up to $100 and awards of up to $200 to New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding articles and books that have been published during ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215136

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Education and Literacy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and local public libraries for education programs. Funding is intended to support programs and projects to promote education, with a particular emphasis on activities to foster reading and literacy. Eligible programs must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 220156

Awards to Wisconsin Individuals and Groups for Outstanding Intellectual Freedom Advocacy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to Wisconsin individuals and groups to recognize outstanding advocacy related to intellectual freedom in a library setting. Successful nominees have actively promoted and defended intellectual freedom principles and resisted censorship and other violations....

GrantWatch ID#: 221635

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to improve the lives of residents in eligible counties. Focus areas include arts and culture, animals, community improvement, education, health, human services, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 223929

Grants to West Virginia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for America250 Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to West Virginia individuals, nonprofit and religious organizations, government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions for America250 initiatives involving historic preservation of eligible buildings. Funding is intended for a range of activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228768

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for impactful programs and projects that address community issues in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture and human services. Eligible requests must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229664

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs for Underrepresented Youth

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs for underrepresented youth. Funded programs must include an element of youth engagement with audio content, followed up with discussions or other engagement. Eligible organizations include after-school programs, l...

GrantWatch ID#: 230390

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Units for Youth and Children's Programming

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and qualifying units of government for youth and children's programming in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts, leadership programming, food access, increasing school engagemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 230835

Grants to Ohio Nonprofit Organizations to Promote Education and Professional Development

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for professional development and educational programs in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support adults preparing to enter the workforce, promote learning for young children, and provide academic support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146169

Grants to Missouri Non-Profits and Public Entities for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Missouri non-profit organizations in Boone, Randolph, Audrain, Callaway, Howard and Monroe Counties, for a wide range of charitable projects and activities. The purpose of these grants is to improve the quality of life in communities serviced by the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 146429

Grants to Illinois Faith-Based, Charitable, Scientific, Educational, and Literary Organization...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois faith-based, charitable, scientific, educational, and literary organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and capital requests in the focus areas of arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 146962

Grants to California Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to benefit children and youth in eligible locations. The goal of funding is to assist children to lead productive lives. Funding is intended for programs that positively impact young people and address the needs of chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 159212

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include the arts, children and families, education, substance abuse, the elderly, the disabled, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Individuals, Schools, and Agencies to Support Local Arts and C...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, individuals, schools and school districts, and agencies to support local arts and cultural projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible activities may include concert...

GrantWatch ID#: 172994

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Corporations, and Foundations in Eligible Counties for Com...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177469

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Religious, Scientific, Literary, Charitable, and Educational Pro...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support scientific, religious, literary, charitable, and educational programs. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full proposal. Funding is also provided for the prevention of c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181723

Grants to USA Writers and Translators to Support Literary Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA writers and translators to support the launch or completion of literary projects. Funding is intended to assist writers in genres that include, but are not limited to, memoirs, novels, essays, poetry books, and short story collections. Additionally, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204729

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of the cultural environment through art, music, and language programs. Eligible projects and activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 214751

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Initiatives to Serve the Community

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and agencies for initiatives to serve the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, culture, charity, and literary projects. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226393

Grants to Wisconsin K-12 Schools and Organizations for STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wisconsin K-12 schools and organizations for STEM-related activities in eligible counties. Eligible projects focus on technology, literacy, engineering, math, or science, and should be part of an integrated project or activity. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228076

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Justice-Related Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for justice-focused projects. Funding is intended for activities that relate to the legal profession, legal education, the administration of justice, and activities that promote the honor and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 230357

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Arts-Related Educational Activities

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for arts-related educational activities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that address school and community needs and may be used for either new projects or to expand existing ones....

GrantWatch ID#: 159617

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve Access to Health-Related Information

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of $5,000 to Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas organizations and institutions that are funding source members for activities that improve the accessibility of health-related information. Funding is intended to support proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 206944