How much funding does Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant provide?

Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant provides Up to $2K in funding.

When is the deadline for Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant?

Eligible applicants: Nonprofits; Individuals. Geography: Arizona.

How often is Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant offered?

Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Arizona Humanities AZ Reads Grant

Arizona Humanities Council Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Literacy Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to $2K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Nonprofits
Individuals

Geography

Arizona

Overview

Arizona Humanities' AZ Reads provides up to $2,000 for K-12 literacy programs led by Arizona schools and community libraries (books, program supplies, author visits, and more) that provide humanities-based literacy programming for youth. Welcomes proposals from teachers (any discipline), school librarians, community librarians, and administrators; programs may target a class, grade, school, or district. Competitive; special consideration to public/Title I schools and programs serving traditionally underserved communities. The FY25-26 cycle is CLOSED; funding period June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027 (deadline null; annual). Applicant-facing to educators/schools/libraries. Geography: Arizona.

How to Apply

Apply via azhumanities.org/programs/az-reads when the cycle opens (annual). Online application requires a school bio, program description, timeline, and budget narrative.

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What Arizona Humanities Council Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 16
Total given: $151K
Median grant: $10K
Range: $7,200–$10K

93% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Arizona 93%, Connecticut 7%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Flagstaff, AZ; Tucson, AZ.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.