Literacy Grants

Last updated August 14, 2026

There are currently 449 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	Community Impact Fund - Education Programs	United Way of Indian River County Inc	December 9, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy	The George and Barbara Bush Foundation	December 31, 2026	Varies
Foundation	Innovative Education, Literacy, & Music Grants	Fargo Public Schools Development	January 13, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Bookstock Fund Grants	Bookstock	January 15, 2027	Up to $3K
Foundation	Christ Child Society of Naples Organizational Grants	Christ Child Society of Naples Inc	February 1, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Enrichment Grants	Newport Public Education Foundation	February 20, 2027	Varies
Foundation	United Way of the Columbia Gorge Annual Grant	United Way of the Columbia Gorge	February 26, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Brian Kelly Fund	New Haven Schools Foundation	February 28, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Tournament of Roses Foundation Grants Program	Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association	March 1, 2027	Up to $35K
Foundation	Juneau Hope Endowment / CBJ Social Service Grant Program	Juneau Community Foundation	March 6, 2027	Up to $2.5M
Foundation	Collective Impact Fund	United Way of Weld County Inc	March 24, 2027	$650K
Foundation	Community Grants	United Way of Benton & Franklin Counties	March 31, 2027	Varies
Foundation	Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants	The Crail-johnson Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Penn Medicine CAREs Grant Program	Center for Human Appearance	Rolling	$54K
Foundation	The Lilja Family Fund Grant	The Oregon Community Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Elva Knight Research Grant	International Literacy Association	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	WIOA Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) Programs – Adult Education Program Subgrant, Round Three Grant	South Carolina Department of Education	Rolling	$40K
Foundation	Community Impact Grants	United Way of South Sarasota County Inc	Rolling	$200K
Foundation	Equity Grants for Educators	Berkeley Public Schools Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Covey Foundation: Literacy Program Grants	The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $10K
Foundation	Las Vegas Rotary Club Community Grants	Las Vegas Rotary Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Consolidated Adult Basic Skills (ABS) and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) Grant Program	New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $1.8M
Foundation	Connecting with Nonfiction	Angleton Isd Education Foundation	Rolling	$3K
State	Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grant	Secretary of State Library Grants	Rolling	Up to $2M

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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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