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New Grants Now Active2026 Grant Directory

Find Literacy Grantsfor Your State

A free directory of matching grants, foundation funding, and federal opportunities for schools, districts, and nonprofits working to close the reading proficiency gap.

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States in Directory

50

Eligible Schools

44,548

Total Grant Pool

$134M+

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Click any state to explore available grants. Colorado and New Mexico are now active — more states launching in 2026.

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LiteralOpen

Colorado Secondary Reading Proficiency Grant

A 1:1 matching grant for Colorado school districts with secondary students in the approaching proficiency band. Purchase access for one school — Literal funds a second at no cost.

Matching Grant
Up to $2,469,000
Deadline: June 30, 2026
LiteralOpen

New Mexico Secondary Reading Proficiency Grant

A 1:1 matching grant for New Mexico school districts with secondary students in the approaching proficiency band. Purchase access for one school — Literal funds a second at no cost.

Matching Grant
Up to $1,248,000
Deadline: June 30, 2026

2026 Grant Cycle · Closes June 30

1 in 3 Colorado students
reads below grade level.

A $3,000 matching grant won't close the gap alone — but it puts structured literacy tools in the hands of the teachers who can.