95 Canada Grants for Literacy and Libraries

95 Literacy and Libraries Grants for Canada

Discover grants that support literacy programs, library services, and reading initiatives. Funding promotes early childhood literacy, adult and youth literacy, digital and financial literacy education, in-kind book donations, and projects that promote access to works of literature.

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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; Jewish studies, or medical disciplines, industrial, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 180725

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

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Author for Assistance in the Completion of a Partiall...

Deadline: 06/01/25

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International author for assistance in the completion of a partially written fictional book. Funding is intended for published authors who write fiction for children or young adults. Judges will be looking for candidates whose previous work h...

GrantWatch ID#: 190626

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 USA, Canada, and International Translators to Promote the Publication of Literary Tr...

Deadline: 06/01/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International translators to promote the publication of literary translations in English. Priority is given to translators at the beginning of their careers, and to works of fiction, drama, poetry, or creative nonfiction by un...

GrantWatch ID#: 195341

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

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

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

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Artists and Nonprofits for Public Arts Programming in El...

Deadline: 06/03/25

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to Ontario artists, arts collectives, and nonprofit organizations to provide public programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programming in a range of artistic disciplines including music, dance, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 165194

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

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

Award to a USA or Canada Library Employee or Team in Recognition of Innovative Marketing Strat...

Deadline: 06/06/25

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 USA and Canada Arts and Culture Nonprofits for Jewish Artwork

Deadline: 06/06/25

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220734

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Arts Nonprofits, Arts Groups, and Artists for Productions ...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit arts organizations, professional arts groups, professional artists, and groups of artists for tours to schools located throughout the province. Applicants are required to register with the funding source prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 181503

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

Deadline: 06/15/25

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

Deadline: 06/16/25

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

Grants to Ontario Emerging and Established Writers in Eligible Regions to Support Literary Pro...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario emerging and established writers in eligible regions to support new literary projects and projects in progress. Eligible genres include children's literature, poetry, short stories, and graphic novels. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167062

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Individuals, and Municipalities to Promote and Pres...

Deadline: 06/20/25

Grants to Nunavut nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and private sector entities for programs and activities that preserve, promote and enhance local culture, heritage, and official languages. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 164466

Grants to British Columbia Artists for Career Development Opportunities

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia individual emerging artists for professional development efforts. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for opportunities, such as mentorships and residencies, that will pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 145326

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

Deadline: 06/25/25

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

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

Deadline: 06/25/25

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 British Columbia Arts Organizations, Book Publishers, and Indigenous Governments to ...

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia arts organizations, book publishers, and indigenous governments to promote artist development opportunities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for o...

GrantWatch ID#: 221162

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline: 06/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Award to an Alberta Early Career Author in Eligible Locations for Fiction Writing

Deadline: 06/30/25

Award of $5,000 to an Alberta early career author in eligible locations for fiction writing. The award is intended to help new and unpublished authors who are over the age of 40 accomplish their literary goals. Eligible applicants are working on completing and publishi...

GrantWatch ID#: 188722

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Outstanding Science Writing a...

Deadline: 06/30/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196460

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits and Artists to Support Artist Residencies

Deadline: 07/01/25

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

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Participate in a Residency in North ...

Deadline: 07/02/25 Conference Date: 06/03/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 214892

Awards to Quebec Literary Artists for Excellence in Performance Poetry

Deadline: 07/06/25

Awards to Quebec-based literary artists to recognize excellence in performance poetry. The award is intended to honor literary performance artists, spoken-word artists, and storytelling artists in all forms of English-language performative writing, including story, poe...

GrantWatch ID#: 214996

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

Deadline: 07/15/25

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

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Produce Books

Deadline: 07/15/25

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 190631

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

Deadline: 08/01/25

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

Awards to USA, Canada, and International English Teachers to Support Education Addressing Chil...

Deadline: 08/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221103

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits and Collectives in Eligible Regions for Literature-Related Projec...

Deadline: 08/05/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations and collectives in eligible regions for one-time and short-term literature-related projects and activities. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding is intended to support t...

GrantWatch ID#: 169343

Grants to Ontario Trade and Event Nonprofits for Capacity-Building and Business Development

Deadline: 08/07/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for projects that will encourage the growth of local cultural media industries. Priority will be given to projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 175127

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit Youth ...

Deadline: 08/14/25

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, education and...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, Libraries, and Faith-Based Entities for Commun...

Deadline: 08/20/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, libraries, and faith-based entities to develop new ideas that benefit the community. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 174191

Opportunity to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Writing Residenc...

Deadline: 08/27/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198536

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Indigenous Communities for Legal Education and Assistance

Deadline: 08/27/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations and indigenous communities for legal education and assistance. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and services to benefit local residents by improving their knowledge of their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220585

Grants to Alberta Artists, Arts Administrators, and Ensembles for Literary Arts Projects

Deadline: 09/02/25

Grants 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 suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180306

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline: 09/05/25

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 Ontario Literary Artists to Create Works for Online or Print Publication

Deadline: 09/10/25

Grants of up to $12,000 to Ontario individuals to support the creation of original literary works. Funding can support literary artists, including northern writers, in genres including fiction, literary non-fiction, poetry, comic arts, and young adult literature. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186820

Fellowships for USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Res...

Deadline: 09/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 139604

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Institutions for Arts and Culture, Health and Wel...

Deadline: 09/15/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174117

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Related to US Politics

Deadline: 09/15/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 216276