Grants for libraries and literacy grants for nonprofits, schools, early literacy grants, health literacy, and financial literacy .
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 ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribal entities for arts initiatives and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible disciplines include media arts, dance, design, musical ...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible regions for programs to advance K-12 STEM education. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply. Organizations must be l...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible regions for food security programs. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support food pan...
Fellowships to USA mid-career and senior scholars to complete book projects. Funding is intended to support research done using the funding source's collections and resources. Applicants are welcome from those that have completed their professional training requirement...
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...
Fellowships providing a weekly stipend of $1,000 to USA individual scholars from outside 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-doctoral, or...
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. Funding...
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...
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 ...
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...
Grants to USA writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding may assist professional journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights based in the United States who can demonstrate how the funds will help the...
Opportunity for a USA nonprofit organization or public or private institution of higher education to provide foreign language programs for youth aged 15 to 18. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended fo...
In-kind donations of books to USA youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. Produced by African American authors and illustrators, the reading books are intended to enrich the lives of children in homeless shelters, preschoo...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Indigenous journalists for the production of unique stories about the environment and Indigenous communities and leadership. Eligible mediums include radio, internet, television, and print. Preference will be given to projects f...
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 initiatives include outreach projects targeting local ...
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 creativity and innovation, the impact on oth...
Award of $1,000 to a USA library organization in recognition of improved 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 a...
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 school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Applications must be connected to a specific project at ...
Fellowships of $26,000 to USA PhD candidates, researchers, and post-doctoral scholars for research projects in the humanities. Applicants from underserved and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. Research projects may fall into the academic fields of t...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce artistic works that reflect current events. Funding is intended to allow artists to quickly produce and distribute a wide range of artistic projects. Applicants will work remotely with prog...
Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and must h...
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 for programs that serve adults. A...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 public and private schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries in regions where the funding source has a business presence for literacy programs to benefit families. Funding is intended for adult...
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 $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International groups and individuals for projects and programs to benefit the science writing field and provide professional development opportunities for writers. Priority will be given to proposals for novel events, project...
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 popu...
Grant to a USA librarian for travel expenses to attend a professional development conference. Preference will be given to library professionals who can demonstrate the greatest need for education, professional development, networking, and service to their local communi...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, churches, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended to support projects that educate residents about places of historic value in their communities. Proposal...
Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries in eligible areas for projects and services that address community needs. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a significan...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, churches, public libraries, and community organizations for innovative programs addressing racial, cultural, social, and economic issues. Funding is intended to support public huma...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International 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, th...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA Indian tribes to improve library resources and provide professional development opportunities for library staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support federal...
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 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...
Fellowships to USA and Canada journalists for expenses associated with participation in a German exchange program. Applicants must provide a letter of commitment from media outlets to publish their articles. The goal of the program is to increase awareness and knowledg...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International writers, journalists, filmmakers, artists, and other media makers to conduct media projects that address issues and effect change related to the U.S. criminal justice system. Projects are intended to encourage the pursuit o...
Fellowships of $25,000 to USA published writers demonstrating artistic excellence to dedicate time to creative literary pursuits and professional advancement. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Applications are currently invited in the category of poetry.
Grants of $500 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 and Alaska Native comm...
Grants of $5,500 to USA publishers at nonprofit organizations or IHEs to support electronic publishing for books on humanities-related subjects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. The goal of this competitive progra...
Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for activities to preserve languages. Funding may be used for travel, equipment, consultations, and other project-related costs. Requests may be submitted for language documentation a...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and town managers and employees for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit educational organizations for educational programming that will improve literacy skills among children and older students. Funding is intended to support organizations that wish to employ reading strategies of the Foun...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance. Awards are available for books that involve themes that align with the Fund's focus areas, ...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include innovative partnerships in the community, awareness campaigns, fundraising for a new college library, a year-long centennial celebration,...
Grants to USA federally recognized Indian tribes to advance the services of qualifying Native American libraries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the enhancement of digital services, ...