Literacy Grants

Last updated August 21, 2026

There are currently 451 active literacy grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant	The Pitney Bowes Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kiwanis Club of Lincoln Community Grants	Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Estelle B. Williamson Braille Literacy Award	Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicappe	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Grant	California State Library	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Early Literacy Grants	Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Caritas Reads! Summer Program	The Caritas Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Math & Reading Intervention Programs	Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nora Roberts Foundation Grant	Nora Roberts Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Cultivating Ongoing Achievement through Coaching in Literacy (COACH) Year 1 of 5 - Competitive Grant	New Jersey Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	Julia E. Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors Grant	National Council of Teachers of English	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants	Madison Education Foundation	Rolling	$416 – $12K
Foundation	William S. Gray Citation of Merit	International Literacy Association	Rolling	Varies
State	FY26 Adult Education and Literacy- Federal Basic Grant	Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dr. P. Phillips Legacy Microgrant Program Grant	The Dr P Phillips Foundation	Rolling	$5K
State	FY26 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bernard E. & Alba Witkin Charitable Foundation Grants	Bernard E & Alba Witkin Charitable	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Timothy & Cynthia Shanahan Outstanding Dissertation Award Grant	International Literacy Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nila Banton Smith Teacher as Researcher Grant	International Literacy Association	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Collaborative Grants	Leander Educational Excellence Foundation	Rolling	$300 – $5K
Foundation	John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation Grants	John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Arsht-Cannon Fund	Delaware Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $40K
Foundation	Classroom & School Grants Program	The Foundation for Lee County	Rolling	$62K – $80K
Foundation	Appalachian Kentucky Grant Program	The Steele-reese Foundation Xxxxx1004	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	Hamilton Family Charitable Trust Grant - Palm Beach County, FL	Hamilton Family Charitable Trust	Rolling	Up to $25K

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About literacy grants

Literacy grants fund reading, writing, and language programs for learners of all ages, from early childhood and family literacy to adult basic education and English-language instruction. Federal support flows through U.S. Department of Education programs and grants administered via Grants.gov, while major private funders include the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and national nonprofits like ProLiteracy. Awards typically support schools, public libraries, and community-based organizations delivering direct literacy services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What literacy grants are available?

Available literacy grants span youth, family, adult, and summer reading programs, as well as English-language and digital literacy initiatives. Federal funding is largely channeled through state education agencies under U.S. Department of Education programs, while private foundations and corporate funders offer competitive grants directly to schools, libraries, and nonprofits. Many programs target early reading proficiency, while others focus on adult basic education and workforce literacy.

Which organizations fund literacy programs?

Literacy programs are funded by a mix of federal agencies, private foundations, and corporate philanthropy. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is one of the largest dedicated funders, supporting adult, family, summer, and youth literacy programs, and ProLiteracy administers grants for adult education providers. The U.S. Department of Education funds literacy through formula and competitive programs, and regional community foundations frequently support local reading initiatives.

Are there literacy grants for schools and libraries?

Yes. Many literacy funders specifically prioritize public schools, school districts, and public libraries delivering direct literacy services. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation, for example, accepts applications from nonprofits, public libraries, schools, and colleges, and federal Title programs can support school-based reading interventions. Libraries can also pursue funding tied to summer reading and family literacy.

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