Finding Literacy Grants
In the education world budget constraints are a reality, making it difficult to obtain resources for book purchases. This is why it is important to utilize organizations that offer educational and/or literacy grants. To learn more about the funding opportunities available to you, click on the links below. Additionally, we have provided resources to assist you in writing successful grants.
It is our hope that you find this information useful, and that it assists you in your acquisition of books that will make a difference in your school, library, or classroom.
School Grants — General
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ADOPT-A-CLASSROOM
Adopt-A-Classroom invites the community to support teachers and students by choosing to adopt a classroom. By doing so, donors form partnerships with specific classrooms and provide funding and support.
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Details: You must teach at a U.S. public school. Your school must have been established before Aug. 15, 2001. You must have a valid e-mail address. Click here
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DONORS CHOOSE
DonorsChoose aims to provide teachers and students in need with resources that public schools often lack. Here, teachers submit ideas for materials or experiences that their students need to learn. Individuals choose a project and make it a classroom reality through their generous funding.
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Details: Click here
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ING UNSUNG HEROES
The ING Unsung Heroes award program supports educators through providing funding for innovative classroom projects.
Deadline: April 30, 2008.
Details: All K-12 education professionals are eligible. You must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school in the capacity of full-time educator, teacher, principal, paraprofessional, or classified staff. Click here for more details.
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Librarian Grants
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DIVERSITY RESEARCH GRANTS
The Diversity Research Grants are comprised of funding for original research and funding for travel to present at the American Library Association (ALA) Conference.
Deadline: April 30, 2008.
Details: Click here for more details.
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LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports projects that help to recruit, educate, develop, and train future generations of librarians.
Deadline: December 17, 2007.
Details: Up to three years except for Doctoral Programs which can be up to four years. Fifty percent of total project costs. $50,000—$1,000,000. Click here for more details.
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LIBRI FOUNDATION
The Libri Foundation helps rural libraries acquire new, hardcover children's books.
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by January 15, April 15, or August 15.
Details: Click here for more details.
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NATIONAL AWARDS FOR MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICE
The National Awards for Museum and Library Service recognize outstanding institutions that contribute to the community.
Deadline: February 15, 2008.
Details: Public or private nonprofit institutions are eligible for these awards. Click here for more details.
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NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANTS
The National Awards for Museum and Library Service recognize outstanding institutions that contribute to the community.
Deadline: February 1, 2008.
Details: $50,000—$1,000,000 for libraries. Click here for more details.
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PARTNERSHIP FOR A NATION OF LEARNERS COMMUNITY COLLABORATION GRANTS
The Partnership for a Nation of Learners Community Collaboration Grants recognize libraries, museums, and public broadcasters that work collaboratively.
Deadline: TBD.
Details: Click here for more details.
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WORLD BOOK AWARD
The World Book Award is awarded for projects that support the goals of the American Library Association (ALA).
Deadline: March 1, 2008.
Details: Click here for more details.
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Literacy Programs
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BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, SPONSORSHIPS AND CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Barnes & Noble considers requests for national and local funding from non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, or education.
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Details: Click here
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FIRST BOOK
First Book provides new books to children through eligible community organizations that serve children from low-income households. First Book does not provide direct financial support, nor does it provide books to individuals or to book drives.
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Details: Click here
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THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN, BOOKS FOR KIDS
The Global Fund for Children donates materials to children through community organizations that are able to demonstrate a need. These donations help local groups expand their educational resources and facilitate dialogue about diversity and multiculturalism. They have donated nearly 50, 000 thousand books to underserved children in the United States and around the world."
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Details: Click here
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NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
Through generous funding, the National Endowment for the Humanities, a grant-making agency of the United States government supports research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities.
Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the grant.
Details: On the Web site, there is a list of various grants, and you need to evaluate which one best suits your needs. Click here for more details.
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TARGET
Target provides local grant money to hometown organizations, and focuses on programs that promote a love of reading or encourage children to read together with their families.
Deadline: Grant applications will be accepted between March 1, 2008 and May 31, 2008.
Details: Click here
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THE WALLACE FOUNDATION
The Wallace Foundation provides funding, through grants, to programs that support the arts, communities, and education.
Deadline: Ongoing/Unspecified
Details: Click here
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Grant-Writing Resources
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