Grant Providers

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Candid is the result of a 2019 merger between Foundation Center and GuideStar, two of the most trusted names in philanthropy. Together, they bring 88 combined years of experience helping people find funders, understand nonprofits, and make informed giving decisions. Candid's extensive database includes information on more than 140,000 U.S. foundations and their grant-making activity.

Membership

The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association of grant-making foundations and corporations. Its mission is to provide the opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain their ability to advance the common good. The Council serves as a hub for the philanthropic community, offering resources, advocacy, and networking.

Corporate

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance. The Foundation focuses on adult basic education, GED or high school equivalency preparation, and English language acquisition. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $230 million in grants to support literacy initiatives.

Federal

Grants.gov is the official U.S. government website for finding and applying for federal grants. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services, the site provides a centralized location to search for and apply to more than 1,000 grant programs from 26 federal grant-making agencies. It is the authoritative source for federal grant opportunities.

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GrantWatch is a comprehensive grant listing service that helps nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individuals locate foundation grant funding, federal government grants, and state and local grants. The platform also provides grant writing assistance and resources. The literacy and libraries category covers a wide range of funding opportunities for reading programs, library services, and educational initiatives.

Membership

The International Literacy Association (ILA) is a global advocacy and membership organization dedicated to advancing literacy for all through the power of research and practice. ILA offers annual grants and awards for literacy educators, researchers, and doctoral students. Their Literacy Leadership Grants support classroom-based research and professional development in literacy instruction.

Corporate

Literal is an adaptive reading platform purpose-built for secondary students in the 'approaching proficiency' band — students who can decode but struggle with comprehension, fluency, and stamina. The LiteracyGrants.org Matching Grant program is Literal's initiative to accelerate adoption in underserved districts by funding a second school at no cost for every school a district purchases.

Foundation

The Nora Roberts Foundation was established by bestselling author Nora Roberts to support causes close to her heart. The Foundation believes in the tremendous power of literacy to create equity, access, and opportunity. They provide grant funding to nonprofits that focus on literacy, children, arts, and humanities.

Foundation

The Rotary Foundation is the charitable arm of Rotary International, supporting peace, education, and community development across the globe. District Grants fund small-scale, short-term local activities — including literacy and basic education programs — administered through local Rotary clubs. Global Grants support larger international projects with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary's areas of focus, which include basic education and literacy.

Foundation

The Wish You Well Foundation supports family literacy in the United States by encouraging the development and expansion of literacy and educational programs. Founded by bestselling author David Baldacci, the Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit organizations at any time, with decisions made four times per year.