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 _NOTE: The Foundation’s procedures for handling grant requests generally are quite expeditious and informal. A charity can call or write to the Foundation to get a preliminary idea of…
Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant…
Better World Books Literacy Grants - Organization: Better World Books - Type: Foundation Grant
Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award Funders: Better World Books and National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) Overview: Annual grant program providing funding to exemplary…
Beyond Our Gates Foundation Annual Grant Program Funder: Beyond Our Gates Foundation of Kiawah and Seabrook Islands Mission: Dedicated to continuing the humanitarian work of Linda Gadson by providing…
Bigger Smiles Grants Funder: Delta Dental of Tennessee and Governor's Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) Geographic Scope: Tennessee counties with Imagination Library programs Program Focus: Support…
Bigger Smiles Grants Funder: Delta Dental of Tennessee in partnership with Governor's Books from Birth Foundation (GBBF) Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Tennessee (selected counties with…
Book Hook Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Book Hook Fund, established by a supporter of Alaskan Brewing…
Book Studies Overview: A 2023 Winter Grant Award project to purchase and implement book studies for elementary students. Geographic Scope: Rancho Isabella Elementary, Angleton ISD, Texas, US Focus…
Bookstock Fund Grants Funder: Bookstock Used Book and Media Sale (Michigan, US) Geographic Scope: Detroit and throughout Michigan Focus Areas: - Literacy enhancement - Reading and book access -…
Brian Kelly Fund Overview: Support for literacy and tutoring programs in the New Haven Unified School District. Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified School District (CA, US) Focus Areas: - Literacy…
Bridging the Gap in the 603: Pathways to Literacy Proficiency Request for Applications To advance literacy outcomes for all students, NH public and public chartered schools are invited to apply to…
Browsers Books Grants Purpose: Establish or build classroom libraries and school libraries. Geographic Scope: Olympia School District (WA) Eligibility: - All Olympia School District staff who work…
Buckeye Book Fair Literacy Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buckeye Authors Book Fair Committee Amount: Up to US $500 in in-kind support Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Buckeye Book…
Bucks for Books Grant Funder: Lexington One Educational Foundation (using LEAP Campaign Education Funds) Geographic Scope: Lexington School District One, all elementary schools (17 schools) Award…
Campaign for Grade Level Reading Status: No longer accepting applications for 2022-2024 funding process Geographic Scope: Heart of Indiana region Focus Areas: Part of a nationwide movement to help…
CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund…
Cardinal Health Foundation and United Way Student Success Grants Funder: Cardinal Health Foundation in partnership with United Way of Central Ohio Purpose: To support student success through…
Career Online High School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Career Online High School…
Caritas Reads! Summer Program Overview: The Caritas Reads! Summer Program encourages elementary to high school-aged residents to read during their summer break to prevent "summer slide" and foster a…