Grants for libraries and literacy grants for nonprofits, schools, early literacy grants, health literacy, and financial literacy .
Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to host community events that promote reading. Funding is intended for events that provide discussions and creative activities centered around sp...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for arts activities and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of production. Applicants mu...
Fellowships to USA library and information professionals to attend a professional development program focused on integrating Artificial Intelligence in the workplace. The goal of the program is to build and expand the skills and knowledge of current and future library ...
Fellowships providing a weekly stipend of $1,000 to USA individual scholars from outside and within the New York City metropolitan area to make use of library collections in New York City. Funding is intended to support scholars currently engaged in independent, post-d...
Grants to USA nonprofit literary organizations to assist writers and poets from underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to build the capacity of organizations that provide support to writers at any career stage. The purpose of the grant program is to strength...
Grants of $5,000 and in-kind support to USA public libraries to expand and develop adult education services in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Eligible libraries will receive grant funding as well as technical support to foster program imp...
Grants to USA and territories school libraries for books and other reading materials. Funding is intended to encourage students to develop an interest in learning and reading. Eligible expenses include books and electronic books, periodicals, reference materials, and m...
In-kind donations of books to USA agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The reading books are intended to enrich the lives of children in homeless shelters, preschool programs, charter schools, underfunded libraries, and other communi...
Award of $3,500 to a USA or Canada library to recognize achievements in the area of professional development. The award honors an institution that offers a workforce development program designed to enhance staff abilities and increase the effectiveness in reaching obje...
Grants of up to $6,000 to USA scholars and doctoral graduates for expenses related to non-commercial research in any area of knowledge. Funding is intended to support laboratory research expenses, fieldwork costs, travel to archives and libraries, and the purchase of m...
In-kind grants valued at up to $6,000 to USA and territories medium and small-sized nonprofit and government museums to evaluate and improve operations and prepare for the future. Funding is intended to support museums through institutional activities, self-assessment,...
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 integrity and with their dignity still intact. In addition to ...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs. Priority areas of funding include the environment, literacy, science, technology, engin...
Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary meri...
Award of $10,000 and in-kind donations of books to USA and Territories libraries and librarians to recognize outstanding work in implementing creative community-based programs. The Foundation seek to reward programs that encourage locals to engage in and support readin...
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 US media outlet. Funding i...
Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school districts for projects to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Previous recipients include a transitional housing project, public libraries, fire departments, and historical societies. Funding is in...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible locations for programs to advance K-12 STEM education. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply. Organizations must be...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible locations for food security programs. Interested applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support food pantries, sou...
Award to a USA library to acknowledge outstanding efforts to engage the labor community and bring awareness to the contribution and history of the labor movement’s role in developing the United States. Qualifying efforts include outreach projects targeting local labo...
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, Canada, or International current or former librarian, educator, or researcher for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as the impact on others, demonstrated leadershi...
Award of $1,000 to a USA library organization in recognition of services to people with disabilities. The award is intended to honor a library for efforts to expand existing or create new services. Projects should demonstrate innovation and organization. The award can ...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or collaborative group to provide support for research related to reference or user services. Funding is intended to support research efforts that focus on responding to questions or gaining insight into how...
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...
Award to a USA, Canada, or international individual or institution in recognition of contributions to library-related activities or services that benefit people with physical disabilities. The award can honor a specific library program, general activities for the blind...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that, although many schools are reallocating their funds to technology and audiovisual equipment, school libraries are still o...
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 to support programs that provide ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 public and private schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries in states where the funding source has a business presence for services and programs that promote education and literacy for adults ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries in eligible regions 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, and assist readers with learning d...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in eligible locations for programs and projects that strive to improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to address present and emerging needs w...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, and colleges and universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subject...
Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to USA libraries in rural areas for community engagement projects and resources. In-kind support includes professional development, project and technical support, and online resources for library staff. Funding may be used for proje...
Fellowships of $25,000 to USA published writers demonstrating artistic excellence to dedicate time to creative literary pursuits and professional advancement. Applicants should register and apply well in advance of the deadline. Applications are currently invited in th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International museums and university presses for projects offering original and significant scholarship in specific fields of art. Funding is intended to offset production-related expenses. Eligible uses of funding include translation, photog...
Grants to southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government agencies for economic development, healthy families, arts and culture, and education. A Letter of Inquiry is required prior to submitting an application. Funding is primarily focused o...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and Canada PreK-12 teachers for book purchases to enhance their classroom libraries. Funding is intended for applicants committed to regular independent reading during class time. Grantees will choose books based on the needs of their stud...
Grants of $750 to USA and Territories community organizations and libraries serving indigenous families and children for storytelling programs. Funding is intended for programs that explore and celebrate Asian Pacific American and American Indian or Alaska Native commu...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due prior to the application deadline. Funding is intende...
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 ...
Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to recognize USA K-12 American history teachers for excellence in educating students. One nominee from each state will receive the monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, an archive of resources to be presented in their n...
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 Coronavirus (COVID-19) related issues, human services, disaster relief, and the environmen...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. Applicants must submit an application 4 to 6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organiza...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Iowa and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Priority will be given to projects that will impact the largest percentage of community members. Previous grants supported public libraries, amb...
Grants and awards to USA publishers, translators, authors, and literary agents for the translation and subsequent publication of French literary works for English-speaking audiences. Funding will be awarded for both fiction and nonfiction works, as well as for poetry, ...
Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Eligible project types include articles, short-form writing, and books. Eligible expenses include travel, living expenses, research, image permissions and fees, a writer's fee, reproduction and...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for charitable, scientific, educational, literary, and religious purposes. Funding is also intended for the prevention of child abuse and cruelty to animals. Preference will be given to organizations where at least one member of th...
Fellowships to USA scholars for a year-long opportunity to carry out high-level research in the social sciences at a New York-based facility. The purpose of this program is to support research that diagnoses social problems and improves social policies in the USA.
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged children. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool throu...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Nebraska, Iowa, and Colorado nonprofit organizations to support young people and families in eligible communities. The Foundation provides modest, need-based grants directed to small and usually local organizations for individuals (especially...