448 Literacy Grants and Grants for Libraries

Grants to Minnesota libraries, museums, historical societies, archives, and other nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the preservation of cultural heritage resources. Applicants should contact program staff prior to applying. This program will cover t...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, Tribal entities, and libraries for arts and cultural programming that benefits communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist arts-based entities, such as theaters, ga...

Grants of up to $5,000 to California public library jurisdictions for programs to encourage reading in local communities. Funding is intended for programs promoting summer reading and can be used for speaker fees, book purchases, and materials. The goal of the program ...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for activities that address the needs of local communities. Funding is intended to support projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to children and youth, elder care, communi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include mental and physical health, substance abuse, literacy, education, and professional development. Eligible orga...

Grant of up to $10,000 to an Ohio or West Virginia nonprofit, faith-based, or educational organization, school district, public library, or government-affiliated entity to benefit residents in eligible regions. The goal of the program is to support organizations that h...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations and IHEs for a wide range of public humanities programs. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support creative projects, such as film and book discussions,...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve historical and cultural resources. Funding is intended for activities such as research, digitization, oral histories, collections care, transcription, language preservation, and trainin...

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects to meet the needs of local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: literacy, animal welfare, wildlife education, behavior health, women's he...

Grants to Ontario magazine publishers for activities that support business development and growth. Funding is intended for initiatives that assist the publishers of both print and digital magazines. The program aims to enhance revenue and create jobs in the publishing ...

Awards of $5,000 to Alberta early career authors in eligible locations for fiction writing. The award is intended to help new and unpublished authors that are over the age of 40 accomplish their literary goals. Eligible applicants are working on completing and publishi...

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, celebrate...

Grants to Texas arts and cultural nonprofit organizations for programs in the arts, humanities, and tourism in eligible regions. First-time applicants must schedule a pre-application review and attend a grant workshop prior to submitting a full application. Eligible pr...

In-kind grants of a storytelling program and new children's books to Vermont and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and facilities that provide summer programming to children from disadvantaged populations. The program is intended to encourage children to read more ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments in multiple states and territories to present touring literary and performing artists. Funding is intended to support the implementation of a regional touring progr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social action and address the needs of the local community. Funding is intended to share Jewish values and respond to critical community needs. Priority will be given to p...

Grants to Wyoming library employees to support continuing education activities. Funding is intended for courses, conferences, seminars, workshops, and certifications. Individuals must be employed at a library with access to the public. Additionally, individuals may req...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions for large-scale projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding areas include arts and lite...

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business development, and affor...

Scholarships to Israel graduate students who are enrolled in or are entering a Canadian university. Eligible programs of study are in any of the following disciplines: literature, language, art, music, and culture; or medical disciplines, industrial, or scientific rese...

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in the ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children and their families in eligible communities. Impact areas include housing, hunger, disabilities, health and ...

Grants of up to $7,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador K-12 schools and school boards for arts activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible disciplines include creative writing, visual arts, music, dance, film and video, ...

Grants to Florida nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals in eligible counties for arts education programs in public schools. Funding is intended to integrate in-school art programming and field trips with regular class curricula. Eligible activities ...

Grants to California community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, public agencies, and private agencies for events in eligible regions that benefit young children. Eligible projects include family literacy events and community events. Events must benefit c...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit programs that serve residents in eligible communities. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of l...

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging artist for the development of new work related to gardens, plants, or landscapes. Funding is intended to support a visual artist, literary artist, musician, filmmaker, poet, playwright, performance artis...

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scholar or researcher for the development of work related to the arts, culture, and history of landscapes, gardens, and plants. Funding is intended to support a fellowship program focusing on the humanit...

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other resident...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit and public libraries in eligible counties for programs, capital improvements, and technology updates that enhance services. Funding is intended for physical structure updates, program-related expenses, and technology upgrade...

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. Fel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging writers to support professional development. Eligible types of writing include fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Funding may be used in any way the writer decides will best benefit their work. Funding is ...

Grants to Florida nonprofit arts organizations and individuals for arts programs and trips for K-12 students in eligible counties. Funding is intended for teaching artists and organizations to provide educational programs in the arts as a means of improving scholastic ...

Grants to Indiana high school libraries for programs that improve literacy and education in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance library collections, promote technology, and improve access to resources for high school students. Technology requests are sup...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations serving eligible locations for initiatives that benefit local residents. Areas of focus include basic needs, health and wellness, youth development and education, and community vitality. Eligible organizations serve in the fo...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Indian Bands, historical societies, and libraries to operate museums. Funding is intended to support programs that interpret and protect the province’s heritage resources. Eligible museums are ope...

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...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alaska professional visual, literary, performing, and traditional artists to participate in professional opportunities. The purpose of the funding is to allow artists to participate in unique, short-term opportunities that will advance their w...

Grants of up to $6,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and tribal entities for arts and cultural programming outside of school hours. Funding is intended for programs that engage youth in regular sessions over a long-term period. Programs should ...

Grants averaging $5,000 to Maryland, Washington, DC, and West Virginia area nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on arts, literacy, children, and humanitarian efforts. While all areas are considered, the Foundation primarily concentrates its fun...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs related to education, arts and culture, and libraries. Funding may be used for operating expenses, scholarships, equipment, recreational programs for educators an...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and schools for short-term arts-related workshops. Workshops may include performing, visual, craft, traditions, literary, and media arts, as well as arts administration. All...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and municipalities in eligible locations to address emerging community needs. Applicants must consult with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to improve and strengthen the quality of life in...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington arts and cultural organizations, community-based organizations, groups, and individual artists in eligible locations for project and operating support. Funding is intended for activities in a range of disciplines, including but not...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal agencies for community benefit projects and programs in eligible locations. Previous recipients include a dental center, family and youth centers, a veterans coalition, and a food center. Eligible appli...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta businesses to support magazine, book, recording, and film production. First-time applicants must register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities, such as professional development and training opportunities, resea...

Grants and sponsorships to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall within the Foundation's focus areas and enhance the quality of life for community mem...

Grants to Alberta book publishers to support book production operations. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. Eligible applicants include organizations that publish printed and/or digital books. The goals of the program include increasing acc...

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. The goals of the program include ensuring active, vibrant communities, providing access to services and cultural opportun...

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International Jewish artist to support the creation of a unique work in the field of Jewish book arts. Applicants should be professional artists who are currently active in the field of book arts and whose works have been exhibited ...