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101 Literacy and Libraries Grants for Illinois

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Fellowships to USA Poets to Undertake Impactful Civic Projects and Create New Work

Deadline 02/24/25

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA and territories poets to engage in impactful civic projects and the creation of new work. Selected fellows are official poet laureates with a history of published work who are recognized in their field. The program is intended to recognize...

GrantWatch ID#: 207004

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Food...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for food security programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183037
Upcoming

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms to Recognize Outstanding Wo...

Deadline 02/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms to recognize outstanding work in data journalism. Entries may include but are not limited to the following topics: climate change or international conflicts. Awardees will receive a monetary prize, a ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 200429

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Librarian to Honor Outstanding Character in a Challen...

Deadline 03/01/25

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 honor and grace. In addition to a generous cash prize, the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 166587

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Germany Journalists for Expenses Associated with Participation...

Deadline 03/01/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Germany journalists for expenses associated with participation in an exchange program. Certain applicants must provide a letter of commitment from media outlets to publish their articles. The goal of the program is to increase awareness ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194576

Grants to USA and Canada Libraries to Develop Gaming Collections and Programs

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA and Canada schools and public libraries to develop gaming collections and programs for their local communities. Eligible libraries will demonstrate financial need, institutional support, and a sustainable plan for maintaining the program. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201442

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students, Scholars, and Researchers to Offse...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students, scholars, and researchers to offset the cost of travel for research. Applicants should contact the funding source to ensure the eligibility of their research project prior to applying. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 212986

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Exceptional Public Relations Programs

Deadline 03/03/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. In recognition o...

GrantWatch ID#: 161380

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and Eligible International Cities to Join a Network to Create Sus...

Deadline 03/03/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and eligible International cities to join a network to create sustainable cities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Eligible applications can focus on one or several of the following...

GrantWatch ID#: 217875

Awards of $10,000 to USA Libraries for Outstanding Marketing Programs

Deadline 03/03/25

Awards of $10,000 to USA libraries for outstanding marketing programs. Applicants should focus on a particular communications effort from the past year and illustrate the scope and effectiveness of the campaign. Communication programs can include promoting archives, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 219281

Award to an Illinois Writer to Recognize Outstanding Achievements and Promote Participation in...

Deadline 03/05/25

Award to an Illinois writer to recognize outstanding achievements and promote participation in the literary arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The award is intended to honor exceptional poets and their acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 219148
NEW

Grants to Illinois Organizations to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois organizations for initiatives that benefit the local community in eligible regions. Proposed initiatives should align with the following areas of focus: literacy, health and wellness, children and youth, and serving the developmentall...

GrantWatch ID#: 158805

Research Fellowship to a USA Graduate or Doctoral Student to Study Mississippi's Religious His...

Deadline 03/07/25

Research Fellowship to a USA graduate or doctoral student to study Mississippi's religious history. The student will have access to the state archives for their research. Included in the fellowship package is a stipend to cover housing, travel, and other expenses; the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218716
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities and Events

Deadline 03/11/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal entities for arts initiatives and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible disciplines include film and media arts, folk and trad...

GrantWatch ID#: 189889
NEW

Fellowships to USA Published Writers for Career Advancement in Prose Writing

Deadline 03/12/25

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA published writers demonstrating artistic excellence to dedicate time to creative literary pursuits and professional advancement. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations ahead of the application deadline. For the current c...

GrantWatch ID#: 178745

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Serve People Living with Paralysis

Deadline 03/14/25 Conference Date: 02/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a posit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174047

Grants to Illinois Institutions for Projects to Improve Digital Access to Historical Resources

Deadline 03/14/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois institutions for projects to improve digital access to historical resources. Eligible projects include the digitization of records, proper storage of records in order to prepare them for digitization, creation of a record inventory an...

GrantWatch ID#: 180225

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Institutions for Language Preservatio...

Deadline 03/14/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180305

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Perpetuate the Legacy of M...

Deadline 03/14/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to perpetuate the legacy of twentieth-century Black architects. Eligible uses of funding include planning, capital improvements, and indirect costs. Grantees will also receive technical assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 205780
NEW

Grants to USA Community Organizations, Libraries, and Museums for Storytelling Programs for In...

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants of $500 to USA and territories community organizations, libraries, and museums serving families and children for storytelling programs. Funding is intended for programs that explore and celebrate Asian/Pacific American and American Indian and Alaska Native commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173301

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to US Politics

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research addresses to...

GrantWatch ID#: 216276

In-Kind Donations to USA Organizations to Enhance Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline 03/17/25

In-kind donations of books, resources, and instructional materials to USA organizations to enhance adult literacy programs. Funding is intended to support services and programming in the areas of adult literacy and adult basic education. Eligible organizations include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159125
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, Libraries, and Faith- Based Organizations to De...

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, schools, libraries, and faith-based organizations to develop humanities programming. Funding is intended to support organizational planning and assessment and to advance DEI i...

GrantWatch ID#: 187489
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Churches to Offer Humanities Programming

Deadline 03/17/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, libraries, and churches to offer humanities programming. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and initiatives designed for the public. Eligible proposals explore...

GrantWatch ID#: 206100

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies with Arts Programming for Operating...

Deadline 03/19/25 Conference Date: 02/25/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, libraries, and government agencies that provide arts programming for general operational support. Applicants must complete a pre-qualification process before submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 168893
NEW

Grants to USA Community-Based Archives and Nonprofits and Tribes with Archiving Initiatives fo...

Deadline 03/28/25 LOI Date: 03/12/25

Grants to USA and territories community-based archives and nonprofit organizations and tribes with archiving initiatives for general operating support. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and receive an invitation to apply. Funding is intended to support operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 218394

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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
NEW

Grant to a USA Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on US Politics or Public Policy

Deadline 03/31/25

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include histo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216277

Grants to USA Tribes to Improve Library Programs and Services

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to USA federally recognized Indian tribes to improve library services in Native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for digital services, educational programs, and the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 165538
NEW

In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline 04/01/25

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Advance Racial Equity and Econom...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180278

Grants to USA and Canada PreK-12 Teachers for Book Purchases to Enhance Classroom Libraries

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of $500 and grants of $6,000 to USA and Canada PreK-12 teachers and student teachers for book purchases to enhance their classroom libraries. Grantees will choose books based on the specific needs of their students. Funding is intended for applicants dedicated t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194170

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

Deadline 04/01/25

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs Focused on Education, Religion, Human Services, and Crue...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for religious, literary, scientific, or educational purposes and to prevent cruelty to animals. Priority will be shown to charitable organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 199289
NEW

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

Deadline 04/01/25

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
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Literary Publishers, Theater Organizations, and Theat...

Deadline 04/02/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers, theater organizations, and companies for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal a minimum of thirty days before applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools for Student Literacy Programs

Deadline 04/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and K-12 schools in multiple states for programs that focus on student literacy. Funding is intended for organizations that provide literacy programs that target students who are below grade level readers. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 180349
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Groups and Individuals for Science Writing Profession...

Deadline 04/04/25

Grants of up to $5,000 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, projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 163224

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Support Japanese Language Education P...

Deadline 04/10/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to establish, expand, or maintain Japanese language education programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover expenditur...

GrantWatch ID#: 144103
NEW

Grants to Illinois Public Libraries for Rehabilitation and Expansion Projects

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Illinois public libraries for building repairs and facility upgrades to meet local needs. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment costs, professional fees, land acquisitions, remodeling, rehabilitation, and technology. Priority will be give...

GrantWatch ID#: 137614

In-Kind Grants of Books to USA, Canada, and International Agencies and Institutions to Enrich ...

Deadline 04/15/25

In-kind donations of books to USA, Canada, and International youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The program is intended to provide books produced by African American authors and illustrators to build organizational li...

GrantWatch ID#: 149418

Grants to USA Historians, Writers, Researchers, and Graduate Students for Research Related to ...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of $1,500 to USA historians, writers, independent researchers, and graduate students for historical research projects related to Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Priority consideration will be given to proposals offering new approaches or interpretations of previou...

GrantWatch ID#: 182956
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonfiction Writers to Complete Works in Progress

Deadline 04/23/25 Conference Date: 03/06/25

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Grants to USA Journalists for Expenses Associated with Groundbreaking Reporting

Deadline 04/28/25

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

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline 04/30/25

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award c...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

In-Kind Book Donations to USA Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After-School Programs to Benefit...

Deadline 04/30/25

In-kind book donations to USA schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grant money may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries to Reduce Electricity Costs

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International libraries to reduce electricity costs. Funding is intended for customers of the funding source who are interested in installing solar panels. Priority will be given to libraries with relatively new roofs that can accommodate the...

GrantWatch ID#: 202618

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Governmental Units for Programs to Advance Social Progress in Mul...

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental units for programs to advance social progress in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education. Eligible states...

GrantWatch ID#: 213938
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 217990
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