79 International Literacy Grants

Grants to Ontario book publishers for export development programs that contribute to company growth. Funding is intended to support activities that lead to definitive business development results, such as sales, pre-sales, financing, licensing, and/or publishing deals. Plans must support the company’s content creation an...

Grants to Ontario book publishers for international marketing support to local authors as well as operational support to local authors impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to support publishing houses' business development and job creation to enhance the local economy. Eligible uses of funds include prom...

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 development, technology, internship, and marketing. Funding...

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 are open to the public during regular hours, and do not exist ...

Awards of $3,000 to Quebec authors to recognize literary excellence. Prizes will be awarded for works of literature in the following categories: poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and first book. Awards are intended to generate publicity for the authors, specifically to encourage emerging writers and generate additional book sa...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $5,000 to British Columbia individuals, groups, and nonprofit arts and culture organizations in eligible regions to benefit the local community. Funding is intended for organizations that serve local residents and for arts and culture events that showcase local artists. Proposals ...

Award of $3,000 to a Quebec author to acknowledge an outstanding work of children's literature. Eligible genres include poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Submissions must be picture books or books for beginning readers. The award is intended to acknowledge the fine work being done by Quebec’s aspiring, emerging, and esta...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, libraries, and IHEs for programs to build organizational capacity, develop leadership skills, and form new partnerships. New applicants must contact the funding source to register for the online grants system prior to applying. Funding is intended to pro...

Residencies in Upstate New York to USA, Canada, and International professional documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers. The funding source is particularly interested in supporting the most critical, current issues, including, but not limited to: democracy and governance; education; environment and climate chang...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Manitoba registered charities for programs that promote literacy. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible activities will be held in libraries and community centers throughout the province. Family literacy programs include children and parents/caregivers ...

Award of $3,000 to a Quebec playwright to recognize an outstanding contribution to dramatic literature. This award is intended for plays that have been produced professionally by a national or independent theater company. The award is meant to acknowledge the fine work being done by Quebec’s aspiring, emerging, and estab...

Opportunity to USA and Canada individual students or groups of students to participate in a social-impact challenge with prizes totaling $10,000. Program participants will create projects that show that art has the ability to build strong, connected, and empathetic communities. The competition is open to students, ages 13-...

Grants to Guam nonprofit organizations, institutions, and ad-hoc groups to support humanities activities that are available to the public. First-time applicants must attend a mandatory workshop. Some grants require the applicant to submit a preliminary proposal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to sup...

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for projects to preserve and improve accessibility to the Nation's historical records. Funding is intended to support activities that include training and educational programs, informational publications, electron...

Grants to USA and Territories libraries and museums for projects to allow the facilities to operate under Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic safety guidelines. Funding is intended for staff training, technology equipment costs, and other project costs to meet the changing service needs of the community.

Grants to Ontario writers in eligible locations to support the creation of new works and finish works in progress. Consideration will be given to applications from both emerging and established writers of different types of writing. Eligible applicants must be current residents of the City of Toronto.

Grants of up to $20,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Funding is intended to engage students in artistic experiences of all artistic disciplines served by ArtsNL (dance, f...

Grants to Canada publishers and arts groups, collectives, and organizations to translate local works. Applicants are required to create an account in the online grants portal several weeks prior to applying. Funding is intended for the translation of theater and literary works into English, French, or Aboriginal (First Nat...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers and theater organizations for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal prior in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to prepare works for international presentation or publ...

Grants to USA, Guam, American Samoa, and Northern Mariana Islands IHEs, tribal and native agencies, associations, and community and faith-based organizations for Native American language immersion programs and schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes for arts activities and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of production. Applicants must apply under one of the following categories: artist ...

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International scholars with an advanced degree to conduct research. Fellowships are intended for researchers with an interest in social science and humanities projects. The Funding Source has a special interest in those projects that demonstrate relevance to contemporary challenges. Interdi...

Grants to USA Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for social and economic development and capacity building opportunities for tribal governments. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that preserve Native cultures, increase self-sufficiency, and promote commun...

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. The purpose of this program is to recognize literary excellence. Nominations are invited for newly published collections of short stories or novels. Books that are eligible for this award should be in the fiction genre.

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the field of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces which provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Books that are eligible for this award should be in the nonfiction genre.

Grants to Hawaii and eligible territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that strengthen low and moderate-income communities where the funding source has a presence. Funding is also available for major capital requests that address high-impact community needs. Funding is intended for organizations in Haw...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofits and schools in the funding source's service area for programs serving K-12 youth. Focus areas include arts education and academic programming, including tutoring. Funding is intended for initiatives that have a proven track record and benefit more than 500 ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for programs that may help close the opportunity or a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, museums, and historical societies for programs, projects, and activities that promote increased understanding and awareness of Jewish history in the Southern United States. There are three different grant funding opportunities available: 1) The Pro...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and collectives for one-time and short-term literature-related projects and activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the production and presentation of literature-related projects as well as activities that contribute to the development of the ...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations for activities to enhance the legal arena. Applicants must contact the funding source and prepare a draft application prior to submitting the full application. Funding is intended to promote the objects of the funding source, including research in support of legal reform, establish...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofits 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 considered, depending on fiscal and policy considerations. The Foundation enco...

Grants of up to to $3,000 to Ontario charitable organizations to benefit children and youth and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a short pre-screening prior to submitting a full application. Requests for capital expenditures and seed money for new initiatives will be accepted. Appli...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects that benefit at-risk children, youth, and families. Funding is intended to support projects that prevent crisis and mitigate risk in the home, community, or school; educate citizens and program leaders in wellness, heal...

Grants averaging $25,000 and grants starting at $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for K-12 general and STEM education programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply.

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 for activities such as marketing, research, art producti...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged children. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool through 8th grade.

Awards of $10,000 to Canada writers and translators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of literary works related to Japan. Eligible genres include poetry, drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Nominations are open to authors of original books about Japan, Japanese themes, or themes that promote mutual understan...

Award to a Canada K-12 teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of geographic education. Nominations are invited on behalf of educators who go above and beyond their job description to promote geographic literacy among their students.

Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Province of British Columbia.

Grants of $2,500 CAD to Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible territories for programs that improve the lives of residents in rural communities. Organizations must be nominated by local farmers, who may consider recommendations made by local community members. Winners may include educational organizations, 4-H clubs, ...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $25,000, and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, school boards, and health regions for projects that benefit local communities. Applicants are advised that registration approval may take several days. Funding is intended for one o...

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, municipalities, provincial cultural organizations, and First Nations for activities in the literary arts. Funding may be requested for large-scale initiatives, activities, and projects that promote awareness and broad-based knowledge of the literary arts in ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington and British Columbia nonprofit organizations, libraries, and schools in eligible regions for conservation projects. Consideration will be given to applications for environmental education projects or restoration projects including an educational research component. Activities must bene...

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 career readiness and pave the way to stable, successful ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico professional librarian to recognize outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the profession. The award program acknowledges a librarian whose service embodies the highest standards and desired outcomes of librarianship, including the following:

Grants of $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Eligible uses of funds include artist fees, research expenses, and editorial expenses. Funding can support literary artists, including northern writers, in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and you...

Grants to Ontario literary artists and performers to create and record original literary works. Funding is intended to support the completion of artists' new work that will be performed for the general public. Grants will also support the recording of a performer's repertoire. Performance literatures include, but are not l...

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for programs benefiting children and youth who experience barriers to success. Activities and programs must involve one or more of the organization's objectives: access, skills, and safety. Programs should impact inner city kids of Vancou...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Canada organizations, festivals, arts service associations, artist groups, and reading series to display publishable works or to offer professional growth activities. Funding is intended to promote the appreciation and development of Canadian publishing, writing, and visual art. Events grants are ...