480 Literacy Grants and Grants for Libraries

Grants of up to $18,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and local government agencies for educational arts activities. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects tha...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for arts programming that benefits youth from disadvantaged populations. New applicants must contact staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities in rural areas for arts projects. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in a wide range of disciplines with a focus ...

Grants of up to $750 to Idaho educational nonprofit organizations, schools, educational programs, and libraries for STEM-related events. Funding is intended to support community activities and programs that increase knowledge about STEM careers and education. The event...

Fellowships of $26,000 to USA PhD candidates, researchers, and post-doctoral scholars to conduct humanities research projects at an institution in New York City. Applicants from underserved and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Research projects may...

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 California nonprofit organizations and artists for arts projects in eligible counties. Required registrations may take up to three business days to complete. Funding is intended to support the presentation or production of arts activities in a range of discip...

Grants to Texas public libraries in rural communities to provide enhanced programs and services for local residents. Requests may be made for library materials, computers, digitization and automation, and capital improvements. Funding is intended for proposals that con...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars and artists pursuing research to conduct studies using the funding source's digital resource library. The purpose of the opportunity is to allow researchers to set aside designated research time wit...

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...

Award of $1,000 and a $500 travel stipend to a USA librarian to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of information literacy and library instruction. Nominations should be based on formal or informal research on the topic, the creation of new programs or s...

Award of $1,000 and a $500 travel stipend to a USA library to acknowledge contributions to the development and augmentation of information literacy instruction. The award is available to every type of library. Preference will be given to low-cost creative and practical...

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

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, corporations, government agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, groups, and individuals for a broad range of humanities projects. Applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to submitting the full application. Fu...

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 to California school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and special needs schools for after-school enrichment programming for students in kindergarten through grade 9. Funding is intended for collaborations between schools and community res...

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 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, schools, tribal organizations, and government agencies for humanities projects and programs. Eligible projects must feature a digital or media component, including television, radio, film, internet sites, and other digital me...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, bar associations, and state entities to enhance the justice system. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs that address the legal needs of the underserved,...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, government agencies, groups, IHEs, K-12 schools, libraries, museums, and historical societies to engage the public in the humanities. Applicants must submit a proposal draft and complete required registrations pri...

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal governments for humanities programming. Applicants are required to submit a draft proposal and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding i...

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 of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska public schools and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for K-12 teacher training. Funding may also be requested for resources for K-12 teachers to support innovative learning programs. Preference w...

Awards to Canada journalists to acknowledge outstanding journalism addressing economic or social injustices. Prizes are intended for investigative reporting in a wide range of reporting genres. Entries may include reporting from radio, tv, podcasts, print, and local or...

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin organizations for programs, projects, and initiatives that benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for organizations that provide services in a variety of focus areas, including environment,...

Grants of $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, schools, libraries, and faith-based organizations to develop humanities programming. Funding is intended to support organizational planning and assessment and to advance DEI initiat...

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA journalists in multiple states for reporting on foreign and international news stories. The purpose of this program is to promote the coverage of global issues to local readers. Requests will be accepted from online, broadcast, and p...

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools to meet community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that provide for basic needs, benefit children, increase access to mental healthcare, and address housing, education, an...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah libraries for professional development for staff and volunteers. Funding is intended to tailor library services to meet area needs. Eligible uses of funding include trainer fees, the purchase or duplication of training materials, and room...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon tribal, volunteer, or public nonprofit libraries to hold humanities-based events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding may be used for a single event or for multiple events. The ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, libraries, and churches to offer humanities programming. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and initiatives designed for the public. Eligible proposals explore...

Fellowships with a stipend of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and senior scholars to pursue studies that require the use of the collections at an institution in Greece. The stipend may be used to cover board, housing, travel expenses, and res...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. students to conduct research projects at a library in Greece. The fellow will receive a stipend, room and board, and a waiver for fees associated with the host institution. The library's extensive collection is a comp...

Fellowships to USA and Canada Ph.D. students and scholars to conduct research related to Greek history and culture at a library in Greece. Fellows will engage in full-time research and participate in the academic life at the host institution. Funding is intended to sup...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers and career musicians for research studies related to music in the Mediterranean region. Studies will take place at an institution in Greece. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive full room and board as ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of education, health, financial security, and community needs. Eligible activities benefit r...

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to state and national heritage. Funding is intended to assist organizations, such as museums, libraries, historic sites, and heritage groups, with activities related to the 250th anniversary o...

Fellowships to USA published translators to translate literary works into English. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. This program encourages the translation of writers and works that are not well represented in Englis...

Awards of $3,500 to Minnesota artists in eligible counties to honor exceptional artistic work. Applications will be accepted from creatives, artists, and makers working in any medium or discipline, including but not limited to visual artists, literary artists, musician...

Grants to Quebec artists and writers for artistic and literary projects that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist with activities to create, produce, and disseminate artistic works. Funds may be used for projects in the areas of music, literature...

Awards to Maryland artists and collectives in eligible locations to recognize artistic merit. Awards will be given in the following categories: music, visual artist, performance, film and video, literary arts, and interdisciplinary. Requests will be accepted from artis...

Grants to Nebraska organizations and agencies for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of local communities, including but not limited to playground improvements, lifesaving equipment, computer software for schools,...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ artists in eligible regions. The funds are incentives for hiring literary, performing, and visual artists and are a response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related workforce impacts. The funding is intended...

Awards to Texas librarians for exceptional use of technology and social media. The award is intended to recognize school librarians with an outstanding online presence that is demonstrated through a variety of approaches, including but not limited to professional websi...

Grants to New York local government agencies, including libraries, planning and utility authorities, school districts, and educational boards, to improve operational efficiency and service delivery. Funding is intended to support the planning and implementation of proj...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, universities, and public agencies in eligible locations to support educational projects for local children and youth. Funding is intended for youth-focused projects that promote literacy, sports and physical e...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofits, boards of education, and local educational service centers for collaborative activities to decrease the achievement gap for disadvantaged and minority students in eligible locations. Certain applicants are required to submit proof of n...

Grants of up to $750 to Indiana and Kentucky individuals and groups affiliated with nonprofit organizations for youth-led community-benefit projects. Funding is intended to help youth learn about service to the community, develop job skills, build social and cognitive ...