Literacy Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Overview Our Vision We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat. The Maddox Fund tends to its internal culture believing that…
Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants Overview: The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) provides grants to support teacher-initiated projects and innovative classroom ideas across all five…
Marilyn Fischbach Reading & Writing Grants Funder: Benton Community Foundation Inc (Field of Interest Fund established 2005) Geographic Scope: Benton County, Indiana Purpose: Awarded in memory of…
Maryann Manning Special Service Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Literacy Association Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Maryann Manning Special Service Award, presented by…
Math & Reading Before/After School Intervention Programs Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska (elementary schools) Focus Areas: Mathematics and reading comprehension support…
Mavs Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Mavericks Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks,…
MEA Read Across America Incentive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: US $50 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Maine Education Association is committed to…
Mebane Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mebane Foundation Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Mebane Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing educational opportunities for children by…
Michelin Golden Apple Teacher Grants Funder: Michelin North America Geographic Scope: Lexington School District One, South Carolina Award Amount: Up to $250 per teacher Recurrence: Biannually (Fall…
Mike's Kids Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mike's Kids Education Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary Mike's Kids Literacy Grants provide essential funding to…
Mini Grants Funder: Maine Humanities Council Geographic Scope: Maine Overview: The Mini Grants program supports smaller humanities projects across Maine. Based on award history from 2022-2024, grants…
Mini-Grants Program Funder: Provo City School District Foundation Geographic Scope: Provo City School District schools, Utah Purpose: The Provo City School District Foundation awards mini-grants to…
Mini-Grants for Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Mini-Grants for Education program,…
Minnesota Reading Corps Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Originally launched in Minnesota (2003); now replicated in 11 states and Washington, D.C. Focus Areas: Early literacy intervention for…
Missouri Humanities - Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Humanities Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Missouri Humanities Mini Grants support nonprofit…
Mobile Learning Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ProLiteracy Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Mobile Learning Fund provides grants to adult literacy programs in the U.S. and Canada,…
My First Book Club Organization: Fauquier Education Foundation in partnership with Learning Starts Early (LSE) and Fauquier Reaches for Excellence in School Health (FRESH) Program Overview: A…
Nathan Yip Foundation Multi-Year Grant for Rural Colorado School Districts Status: Active grant program with annual application cycles Geographic Scope: Rural Colorado school districts only Program…
National Book Fund for Basic Adult Education and Literacy - Organization: Pro Literacy Foundation - Type: Foundation Grant
National Book Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ProLiteracy Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The National Book Fund (NBF) offers grants to…