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102 Literacy and Libraries Grants for Canada

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In-Kind Grants of Books to USA, Canada, and International Agencies and Institutions to Enrich ...

Deadline 04/15/25

In-kind donations of books to USA, Canada, and International youth-serving agencies and institutions to encourage reading among children and youth. The program is intended to provide books produced by African American authors and illustrators to build organizational li...

GrantWatch ID#: 149418

Grants to Manitoba Publishers to Improve Sales and Productivity

Deadline 04/15/25

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 prof...

GrantWatch ID#: 183772

Grants to Manitoba Book Publishing Companies to Improve Marketing Activities

Deadline 04/15/25

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 long...

GrantWatch ID#: 187898

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries for New Culture, Recreatio...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of up to $1,500 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, museums, libraries, and recreation boards for culture, recreation, and sports programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support new programs, events, and proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 219642

Grants to British Columbia Arts Nonprofits, Collectives, Tribes, and Book Publishers for Tours...

Deadline 04/16/25

Grants to British Columbia arts and culture nonprofits, collectives, tribes, and book publishers for tours both within the province and beyond that will result in artistic and professional opportunities and exposure. New applicants must register prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 215805

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

Deadline 04/23/25

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, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 195186

Grants to Ontario Arts Nonprofits, First Nation Schools, and Individuals to Promote Collaborat...

Deadline 04/24/25

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 Indigenous...

GrantWatch ID#: 153147

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit At-Ris...

Deadline 04/24/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellness; education and literacy; and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301

Opportunity for an Alberta Writer or Poet to Be Selected as a Local Poet Laureate

Deadline 04/25/25

Opportunity for an Alberta writer or poet to be selected as the poet Laureate in eligible regions. The two-year position will require the laureate to act as a literary ambassador locally and outside the city, participate in live city events, and create poetry programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 219892

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Literature

Deadline 04/30/25

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A priz...

GrantWatch ID#: 158724

In-Kind Book Donations to USA Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After-School Programs to Benefit...

Deadline 04/30/25

In-kind book donations to USA 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 their students. Grant money may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Grants to Quebec Public and Private Schools for Professional Development Activities

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to Quebec personnel at public and private schools and centers to improve the quality of education in a wide range of sectors. Funding is intended for professional development efforts to enhance teaching practices and curriculum tools, and for innovative projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 169912

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline 04/30/25

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 intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067

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

Deadline 04/30/25

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 devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 181038

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Excellence in Creating Nonfiction Works of Literature

Deadline 04/30/25

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 181425

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

Deadline 04/30/25

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 accommodate the...

GrantWatch ID#: 202618

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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 samples wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline 05/01/25

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 considered...

GrantWatch ID#: 178164

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit 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 ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 178452

Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development Activities

Deadline 05/01/25 Conference Date: 04/23/25

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 business...

GrantWatch ID#: 188933

Grants to New Brunswick Periodical Publishers to Assist With Operations and Publishing Costs

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to New Brunswick periodical publishers to assist with operations and publishing costs. Funding is intended to present and produce periodicals to foster an appreciation of the arts and literature. Eligible periodicals are in the following categories: drama, poetr...

GrantWatch ID#: 191518

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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 prac...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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 the M...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 202025

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Indigenous Governing Bodie...

Deadline 05/02/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Indigenous governing bodies to support and welcome newcomers. Applicants must complete required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to help new arrivals to the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 216820

Grants to Ontario Community Service Organizations in Eligible Locations for a Wide Range of In...

Deadline 05/02/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 218992

Grants to Saskatchewan Cultural Organizations and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline 05/09/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to support creative grassroots projects that respond to needs or changes in the cultural sector and crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Conservation Activities

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and First Nations in eligible regions for conservation activities. Funding is intended for social service agencies, childcare facilities, seniors' associations, libraries, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 213703
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Journalism Teachers to Participate in Wor...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school journalism teachers to subsidize the cost of attending teacher workshops at an American university. Priority funding is given to unlicensed teachers and advisers and to those with little or no journalism teaching and...

GrantWatch ID#: 154045
NEW

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators, and Grants to Canada Publishers for O...

Deadline 05/15/25

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Holocaust Research and Writing

Deadline 05/15/25

Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary meri...

GrantWatch ID#: 170921

Grants to Saskatchewan Groups, Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects that Ben...

Deadline 05/15/25

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, artisti...

GrantWatch ID#: 214208
NEW

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and Libraries to Provide Youth Summer Pr...

Deadline 05/15/25

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 qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 219644

In-Kind Support to Canada Nonprofits, Charities, Schools, Libraries, and Community Centers to ...

Deadline 05/16/25

In-kind support to Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public schools, libraries, and community centers for initiatives to support educators and students. Participants will receive access to the program software and program-related support materials. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208947

Scholarships to Israel Students to Attend a Graduate Program in Canada

Deadline 05/30/25

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; or medical disciplines, industrial, or scientific rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 180725
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Award to a USA or Canada Library Employee or Team in Recognition of Innovative Marketing Strat...

Deadline 05/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 197665

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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 video, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181461

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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 artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 196916

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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 humanit...

GrantWatch ID#: 196917

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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 resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Emerging Writers to Support Professional Development

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging writers to support professional development. Eligible types of writing include but are not limited to fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Funding may be used in any way the writer decides will best benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203428

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

Deadline 06/01/25

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 ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 145824

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Honor Outstanding Works of Literary Nonfic...

Deadline 06/01/25

Awards of $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to honor outstanding works of literary nonfiction. The award is intended for unfinished projects which describe a place, event, movement, or individual. The purpose of the program is to support the completion ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190627

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Publishing Businesses to Foster Business Growth and Develo...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador publishing businesses to foster business growth and development. Funding may be used for costs associated with professional development, design, marketing, and editing. The purpose of the program is to enhance the economic stability ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203205

Grants to Alberta Book Publishers to Support General Operations

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Alberta book publishers to support book production operations. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. Eligible applicants include organizations that publish printed and/or digital books. The goals of the program include increasing acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 203379
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Grants to Alberta Magazine Publishers for Initiatives that Promote Business Growth

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Alberta magazine publishers for initiatives that promote business growth. New applicants must create an online profile prior to applying. The goals of the program include ensuring active, vibrant communities, providing access to services and cultural opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 203380

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

Deadline 06/01/25

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 exhibited ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212534

Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development and Marketing Support

Deadline 06/02/25 Conference Date: 04/23/25

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 jobs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189200
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Grants to Nova Scotia Producers and Writers for Costs Related to Television and Film Scriptwri...

Deadline 06/04/25

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not limit...

GrantWatch ID#: 184098

Grants to Ontario Magazine Publishers to Support Business Development and Growth

Deadline 06/05/25 Conference Date: 04/17/25

Grants to Ontario magazine publishers for activities that support business development and growth. Funding is intended for initiatives that assist the publishers of both print and digital magazines. The program aims to enhance revenue and create jobs in the publishing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186217
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