Grants for libraries and literacy grants for nonprofits, schools, early literacy grants, health literacy, and financial literacy .
Awards of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico newspapers, magazines, websites, television stations, radio stations, podcast platforms, independent journalists, news organizations, and other news entities to recognize excellence in trauma reporting. Virgin Islands entitie...
Award of $3,500 to a USA or Canada library to recognize achievements in the area of professional development. The award honors an institution that offers a workforce development program designed to enhance staff abilities and increase the effectiveness in reaching obje...
Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with integrity and with their dignity still intact. In addition to ...
Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary meri...
Awards of $2,500 and an award of $25,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact contemporary political thought. The award will be ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Indigenous journalists for the production of unique stories about the environment and Indigenous communities and leadership. Eligible mediums include radio, internet, television, and print. Preference will be given to projects f...
Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of reference librarianship. Eligible contributions may involve writing or publishing books or articles about the reference field; teaching activities that ...
Award of $1,250 to a USA, Canada, or International current or former librarian, educator, or researcher for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as creativity and innovation, the impact on oth...
Award of $1,000 to a USA library organization in recognition of improved services to people with disabilities. The award is intended to honor a library for efforts to expand existing or create new services. Projects should demonstrate innovation and organization. The a...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or collaborative group to provide support for research related to reference or user services. Funding is intended to support research efforts that focus on responding to questions or gaining insight into how...
Award of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or international library or library system for the creation of a new reference tool to benefit patrons. The purpose of the award is to recognize the achievement of providing patrons with a unique and creative resource. Eligible resourc...
Award to a USA, Canada, or international individual or institution in recognition of contributions to library-related activities or services that benefit people with physical disabilities. The award can honor a specific library program, general activities for the blind...
Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Canada artists, writers, publishers, and organizations for research studies pertaining to the visual arts, writing, and publishing. Funding is intended to support projects that lead to the creation of reports, strat...
Awards to Canada publishers, authors, and translators for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize outstanding artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books written in English and in French...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce artistic works that reflect current events. Funding is intended to allow artists to quickly produce and distribute a wide range of artistic projects. Applicants will work remotely with prog...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Canada libraries serving small communities for programming and acquisitions. Funding may be used to support events, outreach, programs, workshops, and collection and resource acquisitions. Eligible applicants are community libraries that serv...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International groups and individuals for projects and programs to benefit the science writing field and provide professional development opportunities for writers. Priority will be given to proposals for novel events, project...
Grants to Canada organizations for activities and events that support local publishers, creators, and audiences. Proposals must address the reality of delivering programs during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Program areas include education activities, music pres...
Awards of $5,000 and an award of $60,000 to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that ha...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, and colleges and universities, museums, civic institutions, and trade publishers for financial assistance to produce and publish non-fiction books. Funding is intended for publications on the subject...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta individual artists, artists ensembles, and arts administrators for literary arts activities. First-time applicants must request an online registration at least five business days prior to the deadline. Applicants may request funding f...
Awards to Canadian authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of hist...
Grant of up to $55,000 to Alberta individual directors, writers, and producers to support script-writing efforts. First-time applicants must register prior to applying. Funding is intended to help with costs related to the development of new professional-quality, comme...
Fellowships to USA and Canada journalists for expenses associated with participation in a German exchange program. Applicants must provide a letter of commitment from media outlets to publish their articles. The goal of the program is to increase awareness and knowledg...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International writers, journalists, filmmakers, artists, and other media makers to conduct media projects that address issues and effect change related to the U.S. criminal justice system. Projects are intended to encourage the pursuit o...
Grants of up to to $50,000 to Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and c...
Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for activities to preserve languages. Funding may be used for travel, equipment, consultations, and other project-related costs. Requests may be submitted for language documentation a...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit educational organizations for educational programming that will improve literacy skills among children and older students. Funding is intended to support organizations that wish to employ reading strategies of the Foun...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance. Awards are available for books that involve themes that align with the Fund's focus areas, ...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include innovative partnerships in the community, awareness campaigns, fundraising for a new college library, a year-long centennial celebration,...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada creators, arts professionals, organizations, and publishers for continuing education and career development. Applicants must be involved in the creation and publication of Canadian works in the visual and literary arts. Eligible expense...
Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible projects areas include professional deve...
Grants of up to $800 to USA and Canada teachers, librarians, children's museums and theaters, eligible societies, organizations, and individuals involved with organizations for literary and educational projects. Funding is intended for curriculum development or to desi...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta businesses to support magazine, book, recording, and film production. First-time applicants must register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities, such as professional development and training opportunities, resea...
Fellowships of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to create works related to pre-twentieth-century American history, culture, and literature. Eligible fellows include journalists, writers, filmmakers, and creative and performing artists. Successful ap...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Canada organizations, festivals, arts service associations, artist groups, and reading series to showcase works or to offer professional growth activities. Funding is intended to promote the appreciation and development of Canadian content in ...
Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, library boards, Indian bands, Metis settlements, post-secondary institutions, and agricultural societies to reimburse public presentations by professional artists. New applicants must register online at least five bu...
Awards of $3,000 to a USA or Canada author and an illustrator 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,...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International women professional journalists for career advancement in the area of news reporting. Funding is intended for projects and career development activities, including conferences, workshops, security training, media development, and...
In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide underserved communities with reading material. The program is intended to provide books to communities and schools throughout the world. Recipients include libraries, churches, schools, a...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to participate in a 10-month program to teach English in disadvantaged communities throughout Israel. Fellows will serve as teachers' aides to co-teach students in the classroom. The purpose of the ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to published Canada writers for financial assistance during emergency situations, including Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to provide professional writers with monetary relief and enable them to work on a current book-length project...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, collectives, and artist-journalist teams to support innovative journalistic projects. Funding is intended to support work in a range of categories, including text, photography, audio, and vide...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and public cultural institutions such as libraries and museums in eligible locations for preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve and protect cultural heritage in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19...
Grants to USA and Canada comic creators to provide financial support and assistance. Eligible applicants may be comic book letterers, inkers, colorists, pencilers, or writers who have worked in the field for at least ten years and can demonstrate evidence of financial ...
Awards of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada authors to recognize new outstanding manuscripts appropriate for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Eligible books include prose manuscripts and graphic novels. Submissions must have Jewish content, such as Jewish character...
Grants to Canada and Central America organizations for programs to benefit children and youth. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include poverty, research, the environment, health, and education. Priority is give...