139 International Grants for Literacy and Libraries

139 Literacy and Libraries Grants for International

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 Writers to Write Nonfiction Humanities Books on American and Western History and...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing of well-researched books in American c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177811
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artistic Organizations, First Nations, Theaters, and ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International artistic groups and organizations, First Nations, theaters, and publishers to translate Canadian dramatic and literary works. Funding is intended for activities that support the translation of theater and literary works to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177884
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Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $17,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, First Nation schools, and individuals for projects that feature Indigenous arts and culture. The purpose of the program is to encourage the artistic collaboration of Indig...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147
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Grants to Ontario Indigenous Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups to Support Indigenous Art

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario Indigenous artists, organizations, and groups to support Indigenous art. Funding is intended for the development, creation, and presentation of artwork, and for events that bring artists together. Eligible disciplines include dance, literature, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 153148
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301

In-Kind Book Donations to USA, Canada, and International Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After...

Deadline: 04/30/26

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of disabilities and special needs, youth initiatives, and general community programs. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067

Grants to Canada Organizations and Professional Associations to Benefit the National Book Indu...

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 project areas include professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Grants to Manitoba Publishers to Improve Sales and Productivity

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba publishers for projects and activities that will help to improve sales and operations. Funding is intended to enhance the efficiency, productivity, and overall financial viability of publishing businesses. Grants may be used for...

GrantWatch ID#: 183772

Grants to Manitoba Book Publishing Companies to Improve Marketing Activities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Manitoba book publishing companies to improve marketing activities. Funding is intended to raise the profile of local book publishers and to increase sales of local books. Funding is also intended to support efforts to expand and sustain...

GrantWatch ID#: 187898

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 accommodat...

GrantWatch ID#: 202618

Grants to Ontario Community Service Organizations for a Wide Range of Initiatives to Address P...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Ontario community service organizations for a wide range of initiatives to address poverty in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include affordable housing, community and social supports, food insecurity, hate, homelessness, gender-based and family v...

GrantWatch ID#: 218992

Opportunity for Canada and International Children and Youth to Participate in an Essay-Writing...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for Canada and International children and youth in eligible regions to participate in an essay-writing contest. Applicants are required to address the similarities among people from diverse backgrounds and locations. Winning entrants will be awarded a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220842

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Postgraduates to Travel for Res...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and those with a Master's or doctoral degree to offset the cost of travel to conduct research at a library in the US. The purpose of the grant is to undertake research related to children's...

GrantWatch ID#: 228272

Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators for Outstanding Works of Literature

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility before applying. The purpose of this program is to recognize exempla...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that address legal issues such as legal education, legal aid, law reform, legal research, and law libraries. Priority will be given to ongoing programs. Short-term projects will also be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178164

Grants to New Brunswick Organizations and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick organizations and individual artists for artist residencies. Funding is intended to enable organizations and institutions to host professional artists to carry out specific creative projects. Individual professional artists...

GrantWatch ID#: 178452

Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario book publishers for activities that contribute to company growth. First-time applicants and new companies must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the company's bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188933

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Educator for Contributions to the Field of Language A...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International educator to recognize contributions to the field of elementary language arts education. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who has had a significant impact on the field of literacy, enhanced classroom...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

Award to a USA or Canada English Teacher to Recognize Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA or Canada English language arts teacher to honor teaching excellence. The award is intended to recognize a teacher of grades 6-8 who has inspired and motivated students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The winning teacher will be honored at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Recognize an Outstanding Work in the Field...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize contributions to the field of Jewish thought. The award recipient will be honored for an outstanding work of nonfiction that explores modern Jewish thought and increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 202025

Grants to Georgia and Germany Nonprofits to Promote Friendship and Connections

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Georgia and Germany nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that promote ties between the two locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs primarily in the focus areas of education, cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222996

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations in eligible regions to promote the use of electric vehicles. Funding is intended to support the purchase of one new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle...

GrantWatch ID#: 213703

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit You...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, Tribal entities, and municipalities to promote arts and cultural projects for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 214208

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Registered Nonprofits, and Charities for Heritage Proj...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to British Columbia individuals, registered nonprofits, and charities in eligible regions for heritage-based publications. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. Funding is intended to support new, original publications on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 190271

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for Youth Programming

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards to provide summer programming for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to providing...

GrantWatch ID#: 219644

Grants to British Columbia Arts Collectives and Organizations for Literary Arts Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to British Columbia literary arts organizations and collectives for programs in the literary arts. New applicants must complete the online registration before applying. Funding is intended to develop and enrich Canadian literature and writers through publis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188963

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Provide Health Information to People Experienc...

Deadline: 05/25/26 LOI Date: 04/24/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to provide health information to people experiencing health disparities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 224971

Grants to US Virgin Islands Nonprofits for Humanities Initiatives

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, institutes of higher education, tribal governments, individuals, and state and local governmental agencies for humanities programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 191620

Scholarships to Israel Students to Attend a Graduate Program in Canada

Deadline: 05/31/26

Scholarships to Israel graduate students who are enrolled in or are entering a Canadian university. Eligible programs of study are in any of the following disciplines: literature, language, art, music, and culture; Jewish studies, or medical disciplines, industria...

GrantWatch ID#: 180725

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Schools and School Boards to Promote Arts in Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador K-12 schools and school boards for arts activities. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Eligible disciplines include creative writing, visual arts, music, dance, film and vi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181461

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Artist to Support New Botany-Related Work

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging artist for the development of new work related to gardens, plants, or landscapes. Funding is intended to support a visual artist, literary artist, musician, filmmaker, poet, playwright, performance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196916

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Support Research Related to Botany

Deadline: 05/31/26

Fellowship of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International emerging scholar or researcher for the development of work related to the arts, culture, and history of landscapes, gardens, and plants. Funding is intended to support a fellowship program focusing on the hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 196917

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grant to an Ontario College of University Student to Pursue Literacy Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grant to an Ontario college or university student from eligible locations to pursue literacy studies. Funding is intended to assist students with financial need who have chosen a literacy-related course of studies. Applicant students must be full-time students enr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227099

Grant to an Ontario Student to Pursue English or Music Studies at a Qualified IHE

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grant to an Ontario student to pursue either English or music studies at a qualified IHE. Funding is intended to assist a student with costs related to higher education in this specific fields. Preference for this funding opportunity will be given to students from...

GrantWatch ID#: 227102

Grant to an Ontario Student from Eligible Counties Studying Media at an IHE

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grant to an Ontario student from eligible counties studying at an IHE for media. Funding is intended to support a wide range of media courses of study, including radio, journalism, film, newspaper, entertainment, and more. All applicants must be registered student...

GrantWatch ID#: 227103

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Libraries, and Indian Bands to Operate Museums

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Indian Bands, historical societies, and libraries to operate museums. Funding is intended to support programs that interpret and protect the province’s heritage resources. Eligible museums ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 145824

Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development and Marketing Support

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario book publishers for business development support. Funding is intended to assist with capacity-building projects and marketing activities that promote publications by Canadian authors in local and international markets. The program aims to create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189200

Awards to USA Translators to Recognize Exceptional Work in the Translation of Book-Length Work...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International translators to recognize exceptional work in the translation of book-length works in Japanese. Eligible entries include short story collections, memoirs, novels, essays, manga, poetry, and drama. Applicants may submit unpub...

GrantWatch ID#: 195593

Grants to Alberta Book Publishers to Support Operational Expenses and Costs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Alberta book publishers for operational support. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to assist organizations that publish printed and/or digital books. The grant program aims to increase access to services an...

GrantWatch ID#: 203379

Grants to Alberta Magazine Publishers for Initiatives that Promote Business Growth

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile before applying. Funding is intended to support operations, administration, and business development activities. The grant program aims...

GrantWatch ID#: 203380

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Jewish Artist for the Creation of a Unique Work in th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International Jewish artist to support the creation of a unique work in the field of Jewish book arts. Applicants should be professional artists who are currently active in the field of book arts and whose works have been exhib...

GrantWatch ID#: 212534

Award to USA, Canada, and International Authors, Editors, or Publishers to Recognize an Outsta...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Award of $200 to USA, Canada, and international authors, editors, or publishers to recognize an outstanding book in English. Winners will receive a monetary prize as well as recognition and accolades. The prize is awarded to an author of a published work that comb...

GrantWatch ID#: 222573
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Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Collectives, and Publishers for Capacity Building

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit arts organizations, artists collectives, Indigenous governments, and book publishers for capacity building and arts-related activities. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal before applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 200060

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 165194

Grants to Ontario Emerging and Established Writers to Support Literary Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario emerging and established writers in eligible regions to support new literary projects and projects in progress. Eligible genres include children's literature, poetry, short stories, and graphic novels. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167062

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Nonprofits, Arts Groups, and Artists for Productions ...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181503