Literacy Grants

Last updated August 18, 2026

There are currently 451 active literacy grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Wycliffe Charities Foundation Grant	Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clarke New York Family Literacy Program	The Children's Hearing Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clayton County Community Engagement Grant	Every Student Every Community Inc	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	FACF: Community Grants - Education Grants	Fremont Area Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (KyCL) Grant	Kentucky Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Handbags That Help	The Findlay-hancock County Community	Rolling	$41K – $59K
Foundation	Revson Foundation: Education Grant Program	Charles H Revson Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Grant	Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800	Rolling	Up to $45K
Foundation	UNESCO International Literacy Prizes - The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize Grant	United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization	Rolling	$20K
Foundation	DGLF Adult Literacy Grants	Dollar General Literacy Foundation	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	PPL: Energizing Education Grants	Ppl Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $50K
Foundation	Rita Reding Scholarship	Owatonna Independent School	Rolling	$1K – $500M
Foundation	Pen & Podium Grants	Denver Post Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation Grant	Reynolds and Reynolds Employee Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FRRL Community Literacy Grants	Friends of the Reston Regional Library	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bucks for Books Grant	Lexington County School District	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants	Columbus Foundation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	Elizabeth Yates Award	Concord Public Library Foundation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	States Leading Recovery Program	Accelerate - the National Collaborative	Rolling	$1M
Foundation	Innovation Grants	Cabrillo Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Academic Endowment Fund Grants	District 742 Local Education Activities	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harland Jones Charitable Fund Grant	Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Reading Diagnostic and Intervention Fund Mini Grant (KY)	Kentucky Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kids Count Grant	Beaverton Education Foundation	Rolling	Varies

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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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