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.
National Education Association's Read Across America program seeks to narrow the literacy gap by providing funds to pre-K-12 public schools serving economically disadvantaged students for purchasing…
National Home Library Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Home Library Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The National Home Library Foundation…
Directory's Innovation Grant series will send a representative from two organizations to National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)'s annual conference at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach…
NEA Big Read Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Midwest Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The NEA Big Read Grant, managed by Arts Midwest, aims to foster community…
New Alliance Foundation: Emerging Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The New Alliance Foundation's Emerging Grant Program supports…
New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The…
New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The California Library…
New Richmond Area Community Foundation Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Richmond Area Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The New…
NewSchools: Learning Solutions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund Amount: US $150,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NewSchools: Learning…
Nila Banton Smith Teacher as Researcher Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Literacy Association Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Nila Banton Smith Teacher as…
Nora Roberts Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Nora Roberts Foundation, established in 2001 by…
Norfolk Rotary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rotary Club of Norfolk Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Norfolk Rotary Grant, awarded by the Rotary Club of…
Ohio School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gpd Group Employees Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The GPD Employees' Foundation supports K-12 public schools and local non-profits…
Open–Source Phonics Matching Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: US $150,000 Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Summary The Open–Source Phonics Matching Grant…
Opportunity Fund Overview: The Opportunity Fund is a flexible support fund dedicated to increasing extra-curricular and co-curricular program access for students and families in the Hood River County…
Oregon Battle of the Books Overview: A reading and literacy program for K-5 grade students in McMinnville School District. This program originated as a teacher mini-grant pilot project and has become…
Oregon Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Education Amount: US $250,000 - US $2,350,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2023 Summary The Oregon Nita M. Lowey 21st…
OSSE FY2026 Adult and Family Education (AFE) Consolidated Competitive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Amount: US $2,000,000 - US…
Pathway Grant Funder: Montgomery Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL) Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Maryland Purpose: Support start-up or recently established adult ESOL classes.…
Pathways Out of Poverty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Herb Block Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Pathways Out of Poverty Grant, established by the…