120 California Grants for Literacy and Libraries

120 Literacy and Libraries Grants for California

Discover grants that support literacy programs, library services, and reading initiatives. Funding promotes early childhood literacy, adult and youth literacy, digital and financial literacy education, in-kind book donations, and projects that promote access to works of literature.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries and Individuals for Bibliographical and Lib...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Grants to USA Professional Writers for Critical Financial Support During Times of Crisis

Deadline: 11/13/25

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a shor...

GrantWatch ID#: 198123
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641
Upcoming

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA PreK-12 Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects Related to Agriculture

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 160271

Awards to USA Individuals to Honor Exceptional Poetry About the Environment

Deadline: 11/15/25

Awards to USA individuals in recognition of exceptional poetry on the topic of the environment. The purpose of the prize is to honor individuals who have created outstanding pieces warning about the precarious state of the environment. Eligible submissions must be orig...

GrantWatch ID#: 202814

Fellowships to USA Teachers at Tribally Controlled Colleges to Attend a Convention

Deadline: 11/15/25

Fellowships of $1,500 to USA faculty members at tribally controlled colleges and nontribal institutions serving Native Americans to attend an annually-offered convention. Funding is intended for teachers to help teachers advance their research and teaching by attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 206016

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal Governments for Joint Research Projects i...

Deadline: 11/19/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 151112

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Black Female Writers to Participate in a Residen...

Deadline: 11/19/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Black female writers to participate in a ten-day residency to pursue creative writing. This year, the fellowship will focus on the genre of fiction. The program is intended to support the writing of new works, or to develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 212402

Grants to USA IHEs for Projects to Increase the Diversity of Online Resources

Deadline: 11/20/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to increase the diversity of online resources. Funding is intended for projects that address the histories and interests of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. The goal of the program is to promote and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 199921

Grants to USA Investigators Associated with IHEs for New Projects to Increase the Diversity of...

Deadline: 11/20/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given to pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 199922

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Writers to Recognize an Outstanding Debut Literary Wo...

Deadline: 11/25/25

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International writers to recognize an outstanding debut literary work. Submissions must be the author's first fiction publication. Winning submissions will be published in an annually released anthology, and each of the literary mag...

GrantWatch ID#: 190603

Opportunity for California Youth to Be Selected as the State's Poet Laureate

Deadline: 11/30/25

Opportunity for California youth to be selected as the state's poet laureate. During their term, the poet laureate will promote poetry throughout the state, present several readings for the public, create and oversee a poetry project, work with government offices, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223800

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals to Recognize Emerging Talent in Writing and Illustrating ...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Awards to USA and Canada authors and illustrators to encourage and recognize emerging talent in children’s literature. Nominations are accepted on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong an...

GrantWatch ID#: 163058

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Publishing Companies to Translate Japanese Books

Deadline: 12/02/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International publishing companies to translate Japanese works of literature. Funding is intended to facilitate worldwide understanding of Japanese culture by making Japanese works more accessible. Eligible uses of funds include translation a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198827

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and IHEs for the Translation and Prepa...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for PreK-8 Extended-Day Programming

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants to California school districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and special needs schools for after-school enrichment programming for students in kindergarten through grade 9. Funding is intended for collaborations between schools and community res...

GrantWatch ID#: 175775

Opportunity for USA Student Teams in Multiple States to Participate in a Program Researching H...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Opportunity for USA student teams in multiple states to participate in a program researching how to grow food on the moon and other planets. Funding is intended for students in secondary or post-secondary programs; applicants are encouraged to direct their inquiries to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215723

Fellowships to USA Journalists to Introduce Them to the Washington, DC Government Institutions...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Fellowships to USA journalists to introduce them to the Washington, DC government institutions on which they will report. During the course of the fellowship, journalists will learn the requirements for covering US politics and law, specifically within government insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 224375

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Libraries in Rural Areas for Community Engagement Projects a...

Deadline: 12/11/25

Grants of $10,000 and grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories libraries in rural areas for community engagement projects and resources. In-kind support includes professional development, project and technical support, and online resources for libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 140272

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Reporters and Editors of Color to Support Their Careers in Jou...

Deadline: 12/14/25

Fellowships to USA early-career reporters and editors of color to support their careers in journalism. The program is available to participants with less than seven years of experience in their field. Participants will receive individualized mentorship and attend virtu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224374

Awards to USA K-12 School, University, College, and Public Librarians to Recognize Outstanding...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Awards to USA and territories K-12 school, university, college, and public librarians to recognize outstanding professional accomplishments. A ceremony will be held in honor of the successful nominees and each will receive a cash award. Previous awardees have displayed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174273

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Support the Publication of Humanities Boo...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support the publication of humanities-related literature. Funding is intended to subsidize books on pre-1700s European civilization, in the areas of Italian or French literature, cultural studies, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 198321

Grants to USA Literary Arts Nonprofits to Support Their Operations and Activities

Deadline: 12/19/25 Conference Date: 11/13/25

Grants to USA literary arts nonprofit organizations to support their operations, activities, and administration. Funding is intended to strengthen literary arts nonprofits so that they can continue to support literary culture and creative writers throughout the nation.

GrantWatch ID#: 224606

Grants to USA School Libraries for Books and Other Reading Materials

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA school libraries for books and other reading materials. Funding is intended to encourage students from underserved schools to develop an interest in learning and reading. Eligible expenses include books and electronic books, periodicals, reference materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 194199

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Provision of Literacy Services for Students

Deadline: 01/03/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support the provision of literacy services for students. Funding is intended for general operations, including but not limited to equipment, supplies, salaries, space rental, technology, teacher stipends, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 199955

Fellowships to USA High School Teachers to Pursue Writing Projects

Deadline: 01/09/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA high school teachers to pursue writing projects. Applications are welcome from current teachers of grades 9-12 who consider themselves creative writers. Funding is intended to support the writing of new works in progress. The goal of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207049

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Schools, Libraries, and Librari...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International schools, IHEs, libraries, and librarians to initiate or expand graphic novel services and programs. The purpose of these grants is to increase public awareness of graphic literature, art, and comics. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 224182

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists for Exceptional Reporting on Disabilities

Deadline: 01/12/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and student journalists to recognize exceptional reporting on disabilities. Entries can be presented digitally, broadcasted, or printed. Eligible applicants include professional journalists as well as college student...

GrantWatch ID#: 196462

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, Military Organizations, and Li...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students, Faculty, Recent PhDs, and Scholars...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students, faculty, recent doctorates, and scholars to provide access to rare research materials. Funding is intended for travel, transportation, and residential costs associated with conducting research. The purpose of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207227

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars and Artists to Pursue Digital Research

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars and artists pursuing research to conduct studies using the funding source's digital resource library. The purpose of the opportunity is to allow researchers to set aside designated research time wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 162024
Upcoming

Award to a USA Librarian to Recognize Contributions to Information Literacy and Library Instru...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Award of $1,000 and a $500 travel stipend to a USA librarian to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of information literacy and library instruction. Nominations should be based on formal or informal research on the topic, the creation of new programs or s...

GrantWatch ID#: 166583
Upcoming

Award to a USA Library to Acknowledge Contributions to Information Literacy Instruction

Deadline: 01/15/26

Award of $1,000 and a $500 travel stipend to a USA library to acknowledge contributions to the development and augmentation of information literacy instruction. The award is available to every type of library. Preference will be given to low-cost creative and practical...

GrantWatch ID#: 166586

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Scholars to Pursue Greek S...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowships of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and senior scholars to pursue studies that require the use of the collections at an institution in Greece. The stipend may be used to cover board, housing, travel expenses, and residence permits....

GrantWatch ID#: 211912

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Musicians for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers and career musicians for research studies related to music in the Mediterranean region. Studies will take place at an institution in Greece. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive full room and board as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211918

Awards to USA Undergraduate Students for Excellence in Essay Writing on the Theme of Ethics

Deadline: 01/20/26

Awards to USA undergraduate students at accredited four-year IHEs for excellence in essay writing on the theme of ethics. Applicants may submit an essay on a wide range of topics, as long as it explores a relevant ethical problem, question, or issue. Evaluations will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 177575

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Rural and Small Libraries to Support Programming and Addre...

Deadline: 01/21/26 Conference Date: 12/18/25

Grants of $500, grants of $1,000, and in-kind donations to USA and territories rural and small libraries to improve library collections, resources, and programming. Funding is intended to support community-based projects or current collections. Eligible applicants are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199310

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, universities, and public agencies in eligible locations to support educational projects for local children and youth. Funding is intended for youth-focused projects that promote literacy, sports and physical e...

GrantWatch ID#: 151717

Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline: 01/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 178022

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Community Events ...

Deadline: 01/29/26 LOI Date: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, school districts, libraries, and museums for community programs to promote reading. Applicants must submit an intent ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187206

Grants to California Property Agents, Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Fast EV...

Deadline: 01/29/26

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery store...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Communities, and Individuals for Proje...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, communities, and individuals for projects related to ancient literature, language, and history. Funding is intended to support programs, events, and projects that involve community residents in discussions on topi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201710

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Promote Japanese Language Learning

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions and organizations for Japanese-language educational programs on a national, state, or regional level. Priority is given to projects that benefit as many Japanese language teachers, programs, and learners ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180645

Awards to USA and Canada Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional History Pr...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits...

GrantWatch ID#: 163017

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Poetry in American Culture

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 146023

Grants to California, Idaho, and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs in Education and ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California, Idaho, and Nevada nonprofit organizations, schools, museums, and governmental institutions in eligible regions for programs that promote children's literacy. Eligible programs are those that increase reading, writing, and STEM and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165021

Award to a USA Translator to Recognize Excellence in the Translation of Poetry

Deadline: 02/15/26

Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200753