Literacy Grants

Last updated August 13, 2026

There are currently 449 active literacy grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	2026-2027 NEXT Technical Assistance Grant	Texas Education Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ujima Legacy Fund Grants	The Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Tech Education Grants	First Technology Federal Credit Union	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	COVID-19 Microgrants Fund (Spanish Language - Closed)	Meedan Inc	Rolling	$500 – $3K
Foundation	Youth Literacy Grants	Minnesota Humanities Center	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Helen M. Robinson Grant	International Literacy Association	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Healing Illinois Grant	United Way of Rock River Valley	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Literacy Initiative for Families and Thriving Communities (LIFT) - Competitive Grant	New Jersey Department of Education	Rolling	$20K – $60K
Foundation	Laura Joyner Award	Mensa Education and Research Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sound Wall Mirrors	Angleton Isd Education Foundation	Rolling	$832
Foundation	Grant Requests - Case by Case Basis	Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Literacy Fund Grant	Naperville Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Women United Grants	United Way of Greater Charlottesville	Rolling	Up to $60K
Foundation	ALISE / Connie Van Fleet Award for Research Excellence in Public Library Services to Adults Grant	Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE)	Rolling	$200
Foundation	Funding for Optimal Comprehensive Universal Screeners (FOCUS) Grant	New Jersey Department of Education	Rolling	Up to $109K
Foundation	Just My Wish Foundation - Elementary Media Center Grant	Cache Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Culture Connect Legacy Fund	The Community Foundation for Greater	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HFEE General Grant Program	Hayward Foundation for Educational	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Comprehensive Early Literacy Grant	Colorado Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	CFDC: Community Grants	Dekalb County Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hamilton Family Foundation Grant	Hamilton Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Classroom Grants	Berkeley Public Schools Fund	Rolling	Up to $230K
Foundation	Jane Wynne Woolley Scholarship Grant	Stanislaus Community Foundation	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Call to Effective Action (CEA) Grant Program	Accelerate - the National Collaborative	Rolling	Up to $350K

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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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