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 Funder: U.S. Department of Education Award Amount: $2,500,000 Duration: Four-year grant Program Name: Creating Bridges to Literacy Through the Arts Goals - Build capacity in educators to…
Overview _NOTE: The Ujima Legacy Fund will not award grants in 2024. The membership has elected to take this year and next to build its endowment and ensure more consistent funding for future…
UNESCO International Literacy Prizes - The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Amount: US $30,000 Last…
UNESCO International Literacy Prizes - The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Amount: US $20,000 Last…
United for Literacy Initiative - Book Distribution Funding Partnership Funder: United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) Geographic Scope: Winnebago County, Illinois Focus Areas: - Family literacy…
United for Literacy Initiative - Service Funding Stream Funder: United Way of Rock River Valley (UWRRV) Geographic Scope: Winnebago County, Illinois Focus Areas: - Early childhood literacy (ages 0-5…
United Way of Effingham County Annual Grant Program Funder: United Way of Effingham County (IL, US) Contact: Linda Hemmen, Chief Professional Officer at (217) 342-3824 Website: effinghamunitedway.org…
United Way of the Columbia Gorge Annual Grant Geographic Scope: Hood River, Klickitat, Skamania, Wasco, and Sherman counties (Oregon and Washington) Funding Focus Areas: - Food insecurity - Domestic…
United Way of Whatcom County Community Impact Grants Organization: United Way of Whatcom County Contact: (360) 733-8670 | hello@unitedwaywhatcom.org | 1500 Cornwall Ave Ste 203, Bellingham, WA…
USA 250 Semiquincentennial Funding Opportunity for California Public Libraries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Library Association Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary…
UWGNB Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Greater New Bedford Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The UWGNB Community Impact Grants aim to…
VAH Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Virginia And Alfred Harrell Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The VAH Foundation Grant focuses on funding projects in Animal Welfare,…
VCF: Paul Post Fund for Libraries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Paul Post Fund for Libraries, managed…
Virginia Literacy Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Literacy Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Virginia Literacy Foundation Grants…
Volunteer and Civic Engagement Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Volunteer Mississippi Amount: US $1,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Volunteer and Civic Engagement…
WEF General Grants - Fall Cycle Overview: The Westerville Education Foundation offers grant funding for innovative and creative projects that enhance education for students in Westerville City…
WEF General Grants - Spring Cycle Overview: The Westerville Education Foundation offers grant funding for innovative and creative projects that enhance education for students in Westerville City…
Weld Trust: Cycle Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Trust Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Weld Trust offers Cycle Grants to nonprofits, schools, and government entities serving Weld…
Whitney Pinkerton Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Whitney Pinkerton Fund Grant, offered by…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Candidates may self-nominate or be nominated by a colleague. Please note that candidates who have been nominated by a colleague are no longer required to complete a separate…