Nora Roberts Foundation Grant

The Nora Roberts Foundation, established in 2001 by best-selling author Nora Roberts, prioritizes literacy as a fundamental human right. The foundation supports organizations dedicated to literacy, the arts, children, social justice, and environmental initiatives. Grants typically average $5,000, with recommendations for first-time applicants to request between $3,000 and $5,000. Preference is given to local groups in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington DC, particularly those with 501(c)(3) status.

The Beginning
Nora Roberts, best-selling author, created the Nora Roberts Foundation in 2001. In the beginning, the goal of the foundation was to support literacy, children, the arts, and other humanitarian efforts. Over the years, the focus of the foundation shifted, and now includes social justice and the environment.
FAQ
Our average grant is $5000. For first time grant seekers, we recommend asking for $3,000 - $5,000. You can also ask for less than $3,000.
The board usually makes granting decisions based on the programming offered by an organization. If the general operating expenses, salaries, and paper clips are needed for the programming then we generally approve funds for gen op use. Your application should be focused on a project or programming. Final decisions about how the funds can be used would happen after approval of a grant.

Eligibility

All organizations supported must be a registered 501(c)(3).Checklist for EligibilityYour group is a non-profit with active 501(c)(3) status. If you’re not sure, you can check at https://candid.org/.Your group has an Employer Identification Number (EIN). This can also be looked up at https://candid.org/.Your grant proposal’s primary focus is one or more of the following:LiteracyChildrenArtsSocial JusticeEnvironmental