632 Grants for Literacy and Libraries

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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Governmental Units, and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Lo...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, exempt governmental units, individuals, and others for programs and activities that benefit state residents. Funding is intended to support projects that align with the following areas of focus: environmental research and...

GrantWatch ID#: 183238

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Public Readings and Discussions R...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $1,8000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for public readings related to slavery and race relations. Funding is intended to support reading events with moderated discussions open to the general commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186911

Grants to Nebraska Organizations and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locat...

Deadline: 04/17/26

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 sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 199980

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Support Recent Immigrants

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to support recent immigrants. Focus areas include legal and immigration assistance, employment support, social services, cultural orientation, and language and literacy help. Applicants may apply for pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227763
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofit Organizations for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital campaigns and specific programs. Examples of previous grantees include libraries, EMS, learning centers, pregnanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226387
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Grants to Texas Educators to Improve Education

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas educators for projects to improve classroom education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support creative programs for all subjects and grade levels that reach beyond the traditional curriculum and are not included in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 169408
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, and Libraries for Public Humanities Progr...

Deadline: 04/21/26

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 productio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179067
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Grants to USA Writers to Write Nonfiction Humanities Books on American and Western History and...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing of well-researched books in American c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177811
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for adult literacy programs. Grant funds may be requested to support innovative programs that will improve outcomes for students as well as for organizational assistance. Grants can be used for proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 208048
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Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147
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Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Public Spaces in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to improve public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capital projects that strengthen and ignite existing public spaces as centers of community gathering, social connection, and civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222605
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Grants to New Jersey LEAs to Promote Children's Literacy

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to New Jersey Local Education Agencies to promote children's literacy. Funding is intended to encourage schools to improve K–3 literacy instruction. Eligible projects will encourage districts to find innovative ways to use data to guide teaching decisions...

GrantWatch ID#: 228328
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Grants to Missouri Schools, LEAs, CBOs, and Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations for Progra...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Missouri schools, LEAs, CBOs, and nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that promote the positive development of children and youth. Funding is intended to offer services to children for afterschool programs. Funds may be used for a new pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 143171
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Grants to Oregon Organizations, Groups, Artists, and Other Individuals for Public Arts Program...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Oregon organizations, groups, artists, and other individuals for local public arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based programs, including theater, concerts, dance, visual art, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179729
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Support Child Literacy Programs

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to support literacy programs for young children. The primary focus of these funds is to increase the quality of and access to English literacy programs. Priority will be given to impactful programs serving ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181463
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Grants to California Artists and Nonprofits for Public Art Programming

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California artists, performers, artist collectives, nonprofits, community groups, government agencies, tribes, schools, and private entities for art programming and educational projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for innovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 216325
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Schools, LEAs, and For-Profits for Afterschool Programs

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, CBOs, public and private schools, LEAs, IHEs, and for-profit corporations to provide afterschool programs for youth and families. Funding is intended for initiatives to benefit young students and their fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 227899

Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline: 04/27/26

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. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 178022

Grants to Florida CBOs, LEAs, and IHEs for After-School Enrichment Programs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to Florida community-based organizations, IHEs, LEAs, and other public and private entities to operate educational enrichment programming outside of regular school hours. Funding is intended to increase the academic success of children and youth in low-perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181544

Grants to Missouri Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Programming in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit arts organizations and arts agencies for arts-based programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for both independent and collaborative projects, performances, and events. Eligible activities fall under one of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214644

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special c...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Charitable Causes

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Grants to Michigan School Districts, Educational Institutions, and Libraries to Improve K-12 E...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan school districts, educational institutions, and libraries to improve K-12 education in eligible counties. Funding is intended for math, science, and astronomy programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and inventivene...

GrantWatch ID#: 155307

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve the quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 155551

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After...

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Grants to USA Arts Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Career Development, Capacity Building, a...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit and governmental arts organizations in multiple states for professional development initiatives. Funding is intended to provide artists, curators, and programmers the opportunity to enhance their organizational or programmin...

GrantWatch ID#: 164349

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of disabilities and special needs, youth initiatives, and general community programs. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries for Educational Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut public and private schools, libraries, and other nonprofit organizations for new and innovative educational programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide educators with the necessary resources to support learning projects and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175201

Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to New Mexico Libraries and Nonprofits to Enhance Library and Information Services

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to New Mexico libraries of any type and library-associated nonprofit groups to enhance library services throughout the state. Funding may be used to enhance library programs, update information access technology, and maintain and build libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179549

Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries to Promote Music Education...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries to promote music education for children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for school-time and summer programs, instrument and music purchases, and expenses related...

GrantWatch ID#: 188250

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Income-Eligible Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to strengthen communities and improve the quality of life for low to moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of housing, education, human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 191597

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Charitable Pro...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support charitable projects and programs. In previous years, grants have been awarded to hospitals, libraries, recreational projects, health activities, and other commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 194209

Grants to North Dakota Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Positively Impact the ...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to North Dakota government agencies and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that positively impact the local community. In previous years, grants have supported community beautification projects, libraries, youth sports, and emergency...

GrantWatch ID#: 194231

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries to Reduce Electricity Costs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International libraries to reduce electricity costs. Funding is intended for customers of the funding source who are interested in installing solar panels. Priority will be given to libraries with relatively new roofs that can accommodat...

GrantWatch ID#: 202618

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations for Operational...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of $1,500 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for operational support. Funding is intended for organizations focusing on educational, literary, scientific, religious, or charitable...

GrantWatch ID#: 208367
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Publically Accessible Humanities Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

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

Grant to a Maryland Individual to Promote Literary Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grant of $500 to a Maryland individual to promote poetry and literary arts in eligible locations. Funding, in the form of an honorarium, is intended to fill the youth poet laureate position. The program's goal is to help promote the power of youth expression, cele...

GrantWatch ID#: 213401

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Arts and Culture Projects that Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for arts and culture projects benefiting underserved communities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for touring and outreach activities that increase opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214375

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and K-12 schools for arts projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts-focused activities and programs that are o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216448

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety...

GrantWatch ID#: 217990

Grants to Ontario Community Service Organizations for a Wide Range of Initiatives to Address P...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario community service organizations for a wide range of initiatives to address poverty in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include affordable housing, community and social supports, food insecurity, hate, homelessness, gender-based and family v...

GrantWatch ID#: 218992

Opportunity for a California Youth to be Selected as the Poet Laureate in Their Region

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for a California youth to be selected as the poet laureate in their region. The purpose of the program is to encourage individuals between the ages of 13 and 19 to explore their poetic abilities and interests and encourage peers to do so as well. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219212

Grants to Texas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Activities and Programs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of community benefit activities serving local residents. Funding is intended for programs serving educational, literary, scientific, charitable, and religious purposes, as well as for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220150

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs Focusing on the Arts, Healthcare, Social Serv...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that serve educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes benefiting local communities, with priority given to specified regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220274