89 Massachusetts Grants for Literacy and Libraries

Awards to USA pharmacists to recognize significant contributions to biomedical literature. The award honors pharmacists who have dedicated their lives to making an impact in the understanding of diseases and the care of patients by sharing their research in scientific ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for public readings related to slavery and race relations. Funding is intended to support reading events with moderated discussions open to the general community. ...

Award of $2,000 to a USA or Canada public library employee or team in recognition of innovative marketing strategies. Special consideration will be given to an individual or team of marketers who have either revived or initiated a marketing approach in the past two yea...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit arts and culture organizations for Jewish artwork. Funding is intended to support work in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to visual art, dance, comedy, material culture, poetry, social practice, graphic novels, ...

Grants of $60,000 to USA researchers and policy thinkers affiliated with nonprofit IHEs and think tanks for policy analysis research projects. Funding is intended to support research and writing to prepare a book for publication. Eligible subject areas include military...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities. Funding preference will be given to proposals taking place in locations where at least one member of the funding source either resides or visits frequently, so that the utilization of funds can be ...

Opportunity for USA poets and literary scholars to participate in a residency in a rural town in Massachusetts. Participants will receive a stipend of $4,000 and will promote and study poetry during their six-month stay at the residence. The purpose of the program is t...

Opportunity for a USA artist or artist team to create an art installation for a library in Louisiana. The art piece must highlight the importance of the civil rights movement and social justice. Eligible uses of funds include research, materials, installation, and cons...

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs, public school districts, and eligible partnering organizations to improve literacy outcomes at the PK-3 level. Applicants must complete the required registration, and new applicants must contact staff, prior to applying. Funding is intende...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-oriented nonprofit organizations for programs to promote cross-cultural understanding. Funding is intended for projects involving middle school-age children to build their capacity for critical thinking. The goal of the grant program...

Fellowships to USA scholars to work on research projects and writing in the fields of behavioral, economic, political, and social sciences. Successful applicants will receive salary support, access to research materials, an office, and work equipment. Residencies will ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers education and empowerment for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support both academics and personal development. Funding is available f...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and w...

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...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The library or...

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...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency. The program is intended to support professional artists with residencies in media including but not limited to clay, books, drawing, painting, papermaking, textiles, photography, prin...

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...

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists to produce books. Artists will receive access to the funding source's studios for production, a stipend, and funds for materials and travel. During the residency, artists will be expected to produce their own books,...

Fellowship of $2,000 to a USA Native American writer to create and present new work. The fellowship is intended to assist writers at all stages of their careers. Eligible applicants produce work in one of the following genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, screen...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofits to benefit moderate-income communities and vulnerable populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for services and programs in education, public health and welfare, the arts, community development, and capa...

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the lives of children. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that assist children in need, with preference given to ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, for pur...

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations that fo...

Awards of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International English teachers to support education addressing children's experiences during conflict. Applicants may be middle school, high school, or community college classroom teachers. Funding is intended to advance the teachin...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities that are geared toward the general public. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing o...

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 youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

In-kind support of software subscriptions to USA educators, school administrators, and teachers to improve literacy in children in grades 3-8. Grantees will receive a full, free subscription to a literacy program to implement at their schools. The program is intended t...

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International individuals and pairs to participate in a writing residency program. This opportunity is open to beginners as well as seasoned writers. Residencies vary in length from two weeks to three months, and the length should match ...

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 ...

Grants and sponsorships to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall within the Foundation's focus areas and enhance the quality of life for community mem...

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor an exceptional book of original poetry. The poetry may be in any style or subject and must be in English. The winner must be a living poet who has never published a book-length poetry collection. The winning poet will have t...

Grants to USA publishers and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and children's literature. Additionally, $5,0...

Grants of up to €5,000 to USA publishers to obtain the rights to publish French works in the US. Publishers can seek the rights to French non-fiction, children's literature, comic works, and fiction for translation into English. Preference will be shown for publicati...

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...

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...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars with advanced degrees for research projects. Funding is intended to support research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research is particularly welcome. The fellow...

Grants of up to $3,000 and in-kind donations of materials to USA and territories nonprofit museums and libraries to preserve and exhibit collections. Funding is intended to support project costs and may be used for supplies, display fabrication, publicity, and contract...

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, and inv...

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...

Grants of up to $2,500, grants of up to $7,500, and grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts organizations for general education and arts education programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for specific projects or programs that can show measurable results. E...

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. New applicants must fill out a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Areas of interest include housing, economic devel...

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 ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, churches, and municipal organizations for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including seminar series, science fiction writi...

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of costume, ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts community members, teachers, administrators, and students in eligible areas to improve the educational experience in local schools. Funding is intended to support projects including but not limited to library resources, independe...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts students, community members, and school personnel in eligible areas to enhance education at the local school district. Funding is intended to support a range of projects, including but not limited to class field trips, library re...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of human services, disaster relief, and the environment. The Foundation accepts both program ...