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.
Early Childhood Innovative Literacy Program (ECILP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Early Childhood Innovative Literacy…
Early Childhood Literacy & Readiness Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Amount: Up to US $13,646,507 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview About the…
Early Literacy Alignment (ELA) Mini-Grants Funder: The Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: Georgia public elementary schools Focus Areas:…
Early Literacy Grants Geographic Scope: Arkansas (statewide) Purpose: Special grant program administered by Arkansas Community Foundation focused on early literacy initiatives. Eligible Applicants:…
Early Literacy Grants Funder: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Contact: Margaret Radel Phone: (507) 214-7017 Email: inquiry@smifoundation.org Address: 525 Florence Ave, PO Box 695, Owatonna,…
Education Award Award Amount: $100,000 minimum grant Purpose: Recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to children in the fields of education, literacy and learning. Target…
Education Grants Funder: United Way of Pickens County Focus Area: Programs designed to improve 3rd grade reading in Pickens County Geographic Scope: Pickens County, South Carolina Eligibility -…
Education Grants Funder: Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY and surrounding areas Purpose: Monetary assistance for professional development and…
Education Grants - Pre-K Through College Programs Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide) Focus Areas: - Pre-Kindergarten programs - Early literacy initiatives - Quality education opportunities -…
Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Award - Oklahoma Literacy Study Funder: U.S. Department of Education Award Recipient: Accelerate (in partnership with Oklahoma State Department of Education)…
Education Plus! Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Solano Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Education Plus! Grant Program aims to enhance…
Education RFP Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati region Focus Areas: - Early literacy proficiency - Preparation for future pathways to lifelong success - Reducing chronic absenteeism - Improving…
Educator Grants Funder: St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation Geographic Scope: St. Vrain Valley School District, Colorado Focus Areas: Support innovative academic programs and projects for…
ELATE Research Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: English Language Arts Teacher Educators Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: June 27, 2025 Summary The ELATE Research Initiative invites…
Elementary Library Grants Funder: Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools Geographic Scope: Monroe County Community Schools (MCCSC), Bloomington, Indiana Focus Areas: Elementary school library…
Elementary Reading Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $325,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview 2026-2027 Elementary Reading Initiative Program…
Elizabeth Yates Award Geographic Scope: Greater Concord area, NH Purpose Honors Concord resident and children's author Elizabeth Yates, who was a strong advocate of reading and supported library…
Elva Knight Research Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Literacy Association Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Elva Knight Research Grant, offered by the…
" href="http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/cskbookawards/bookgrant">EMIERT'S Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant helps build collections and bring books into the lives of children in preschool,…
ENF Community Investments Program - Spotlight Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elks National Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The ENF Community Investments…