145 Indiana Grants for Literacy and Libraries

145 Literacy and Libraries Grants for Indiana

Discover grants that support literacy programs, library services, and reading initiatives. Funding promotes early childhood literacy, adult and youth literacy, and digital and financial literacy education. Additional grants fund in-kind book donations and projects that promote access to works of literature.

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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Food...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for food security programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183037
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Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Writing Residency

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should m...

GrantWatch ID#: 198536
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Publish Non-Fiction Books

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist in the production of non-fiction books in a wide range of interest areas. Funding is intended for books addressing art, cultural history, conservation, architecture, the city, public issues,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160029
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Writers to Recognize a Debut Literary Work

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International writers to recognize an outstanding debut literary work. Submissions must be the author's first fiction publication. Winning submissions will be published in an annually released anthology, and each of the literar...

GrantWatch ID#: 190603
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Lite...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for projects related to writing instruction and literacy. Recipients will receive mentoring support for the duration of the research project. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197847
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Related to Communication and...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects that increase understanding of communication and literacy. Funding may be used for evidence-based research that will influence public policy. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197849
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Award to a USA Individual to Honor an Exceptional First Book of Original Poetry

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will h...

GrantWatch ID#: 202811
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Grants to USA Publishers and Translators for English Translations of French Literature

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA publishers, authors, and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 218743
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Grants to USA Publishers to Obtain the Rights to Publish French Works in the US

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to €5,000 to USA publishers to obtain the rights to publish French works in the US. Publishers can seek the rights to French non-fiction, children's literature, comic works, and fiction for translation into English. Preference will be shown for publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221369
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Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors, Agents, and Publishers for Literary Works

Deadline: 09/01/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors, agents, and publishers for literary works. Funding is intended to recognize outstanding writing that highlights the lived experiences of disability and chronic illness and increases the visibility of underrepresent...

GrantWatch ID#: 226789
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 09/02/26

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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Fellowships to USA Journalists to Improve Their Craft at a University in Pennsylvania

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA journalists to improve their craft at a university in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the fellowship, journalists will participate in seminars to help them hone their reporting skills. Topics include global economy, accounting principles, finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222040
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Prize to a USA Young Writer to Recognize Outstanding Works of Fiction

Deadline: 09/03/26

Prize of $10,000 to a USA young writer to recognize outstanding works of fiction. The prize will recognize a novel, a collection of short stories, or a graphic novel authored by a writer aged 35 or younger. The purpose of the award is to foster the careers of youn...

GrantWatch ID#: 229160

Grants to Indiana Entities to Provide Academic Enrichment Activities for Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana private and public organizations, including LEAs, government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based organizations to provide academic enrichment opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Focus areas include college and career prepa...

GrantWatch ID#: 139032

Grants to Indiana Libraries for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries for projects and services that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a sig...

GrantWatch ID#: 180824

Grants to Indiana Teachers and School Staff for Professional and Personal Development

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana teachers, principals, and other educators in K-12 public, charter, and private schools for professional and personal development projects. Funding is intended for activities that will result in renewed excitement, inspiration, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 172784

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Projects and Teach at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects and teach at a university in New Jersey. Funding is intended for applicants who show noteworthy potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, application...

GrantWatch ID#: 174673

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Pursue Independent Projects at an IHE

Deadline: 09/08/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists in various disciplines to pursue projects at a university in New Jersey. This fellowship is intended for applicants who demonstrate outstanding potential in their artistic practice. For the current cycle, appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231017

Grants to Indiana and Illinois Entities for Early Childhood Learning

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana and Illinois nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and preschools for early learning programs that foster school readiness in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capacity development, licensing support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231740

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Community Benefit Activities

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community-based activities across a wide range of categories. Previous grants have supported librarie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229528

Award to a USA Public Library to Recognize Outstanding Community Impact

Deadline: 09/11/26

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 196885
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Grants to USA Nonprofit Visual Arts-Related Nonprofits for Arts Projects and General Operations

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations focused on the visual arts for general operations and arts programs and projects. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to art museums, artist residency programs, university visual arts departments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232356

Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline: 09/14/26

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

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particularly welcome. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars, Writers, Artists, and Scientists to Advance Their Work

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada mid-career scholars, writers, artists, and scientists to support projects in various fields. Funding is intended for professionals with a significant record of publication, exhibition, or performance who have demonstrated exceptional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150420

Award to a USA Poet for a Book-Length Poetry Manuscript Translated to English from Spanish

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA poet for an original book-length poetry manuscript that has been translated from Spanish to English. The winning manuscript may address any topic and be composed in any style. The purpose of the award is to highlight and support Latinx and...

GrantWatch ID#: 202813

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Use Library Collections for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to use the funding source's collections in the United States for their research. Fellows are expected to devote the majority of their time to conducting research but are also expected to get involved ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to US Politics

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research address...

GrantWatch ID#: 216276

In-Kind Support of Software Subscriptions to USA Schools to Improve Literacy in Children

Deadline: 09/15/26

In-kind support of software subscriptions to USA educators, school administrators, and teachers to improve literacy in children in grades 3-8. Grantees will receive a full, free subscription to a literacy program to implement at their schools. The program is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 216445

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Cultural Organizations, Museums, Archives, and Librar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International cultural organizations, museums, archives, historic houses, and libraries for activities to advance awareness of collections conservation. Funding is intended for programs and projects that assist underresou...

GrantWatch ID#: 223404

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Publishers and IHE Faculty Members to Publis...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International academic publishers and faculty members working at academic institutions to publish material on the subject of Chinese society. Eligible projects include books, book manuscripts, and monographs. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225857

Awards to USA Authors and Illustrators for Outstanding Nonfiction Children's Literature

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to USA authors and illustrators of children's books to recognize outstanding contributions to nonfiction literature for children. Nominated books must be original works intended to interpret factual and documentable material for children. Winning books will...

GrantWatch ID#: 226985

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes and IHEs for Humanities Texts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Joint Research Projects in the Humanities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 151112
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Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Individuals and Groups for Youth-Led Community Projects

Deadline: 09/18/26

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 cogni...

GrantWatch ID#: 200864

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Digital Arts Projects to Teach Civics

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, for-profit organizations, states, IHEs, schools, and agencies to develop digital projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for creative arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232011

Grants to Indiana Elementary School Teachers for Classroom Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Indiana certified elementary teachers in eligible locations for classroom enhancement projects. Funding is intended to support a variety of expenditures. Past awards have supported professional development, literacy tools, technology, and much more. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 232083

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Study, Write, and Work in New York

Deadline: 09/25/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to study, write, and work in a library in New York. This program is open to scholars, academics, translators, writers, and visual artists. The goal of this fellowship is to promote dynamic conversations abo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173018

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Regions forCommunity Programs that Benefit Local Resi...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote the well-being, development, and education of community residents. Of particular interest are the young, aged, and indigent; individuals with special needs; and vulnerable and underprivileged...

GrantWatch ID#: 150564

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Agencies for History-Related Activities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, faith-based entities, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended for projects that educate residents about the preservation and protection of places of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177704

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize the Creation of Excellent Content

Deadline: 09/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA journalist to recognize the creation of excellent journalistic content. The award is intended to acknowledge the winner's ethics, professional ability, imagination, and motivational skills. The goal of the prize is to reward achievements t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223154

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible communities. Funding is intended for health and wellness, hunger, education, and disaster relief programs. Requests may also be made in the areas of environmental causes, critical communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134598

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for services within the focus areas of arts and culture, community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 165761

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Activities and Programs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and activities to benefit the local community. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address a range of issues and community needs. Applicants may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207631
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