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Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

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 ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York public libraries to enhance services or produce a historical exhibition in eligible regions. Funding may be used by libraries or historical societies collaborating with libraries to improve library services, resources, and progra...

In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 to USA libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters. Applicants must contact the funding source in order to apply. Eligible libraries are those intending to rebuild or enhance their children's ...

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 f...

Grants to New York libraries for projects and services that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support libraries and to promote and advance educational programming and new activities designed for youth and adults. Eligible proposals ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International cultural organizations, museums, archives, historic houses, and libraries for activities to advance awareness of collections conservation. Funding is intended for programs and projects that assist underresou...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and schools, for initiatives to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of conservation, education, community services,...

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs related to education, arts and culture, and libraries. Funding is intended for operating expenses, scholarships, equipment, recreational programs for educato...

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries for events to benefit young people and strengthen local communities. The program is intended to support efforts to improve the lives of underserved youth through tech education.

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations for small libraries that serve underserved children. Donations can be used to add to or rebuild a small library, or to give children the opportunity of taking books home. Applicants must serve low-income co...

Grants to USA public schools and libraries to implement STEM projects in rural and low-income communities. Funding is intended to support projects that foster interest in technology-related careers and engage students in solving real-world problems with computer t...

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 pro...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and private schools in eligible counties for programming and projects that benefit local children and youth. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full applicati...

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, libraries, and government agencies in eligible counties to form a partnership with another entity. Funding is intended to plan or implement a formal relationship between two or more agencies or organizations. The goals f...

Grants of up to $2,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to improve educational and cultural resources in eligible locations. Grants are also provided to qualified libraries for capital projects and general operations. Funding is intended for projects that benef...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA tribes to improve library resources and provide professional development opportunities for library staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support federally...

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 th...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and churches for historical preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to libraries, technology, experiential learning, histo...

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, an...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada principals, guidance counselors, teachers, and school employees in communities where the funding source has a business presence for resources and programs that enhance education. Funding is intended to address specific fund...

Grants of up to $500 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, libraries, tribal organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning op...

Grants to USA public K-12 schools in multiple states to rebuild school libraries in the wake of a disaster. Funding is intended to help school libraries that incurred damage due to natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or fire. Funding is intended for the replacem...

In-kind book donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to supply reading material to underserved communities. The program is intended to provide books to communities, libraries, and schools throughout the world. The purpose of the book do...

In-kind grants of electronic gift cards valued at up to $500 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and accredited schools. The purpose of this program is to assist organizations, schools, libraries, and other agencies working to bene...

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of independent advances in the field of historical sound recording. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have dedicated their personal time to improving, developin...

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for capacity building activities. Eligible projects include planning, professional development, operational enhancements, and DEI improvements. Funding is intended for organizati...

Grants to New York municipalities for activities that protect the environment and safeguard state residents from environmental hazards. Applicants must register in the portal prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce green...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the publi...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors, agents, and publishers for literary works. Funding is intended to recognize outstanding writing that highlights the lived experiences of disability and chronic illness and increases the visibility of underrepresent...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

Grant to a New York nonprofit organization to create a gathering space for youth, with priority given to designated locations. Applicants must submit an LOI, prequalify, and register prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to support the wellbeing of youth an...

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA science departments of small colleges and universities for equipment to enhance the quality of undergraduate science education. Eligible purchases include scientific equipment and instruments, library materials, and audio-visual and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for activities related to the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. A...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribes to establish endowments for humanities programming. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying....

Grants to USA institutes of higher education and associated organizations to improve and enhance STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. The purpose of this program is to support research projects abou...

Contracts for services to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the employment and training needs of eligible state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide low-i...

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit children from underserved and low-income backgrounds. Eligible organizations are those seeking to build, expand, or add to a small library, as well as those presenting new books for children to t...

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible u...

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the fund...

Opportunity for USA full-time public school, public charter school, and Head Start educators, including teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses, and therapists, to obtain funding for classroom projects and basic supplies that benefit students. Funds may be used f...

Grants of $250 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to support textile art opportunities for children. Funding may be used for yarn, looms, bobbins, shuttles, beaters, and a stipend for the teaching artist. Funding is intended to provide training to teach...

Grants of $500 to New York nonprofit organizations, groups, and municipalities to support new arts programming in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact staff or attend an informational workshop prior to submitting an application. Project disciplines...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, public charities, schools, libraries, and agencies for community and environmental initiatives. Eligible activities include supporting environmental conservation and sustainability, strengthening he...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, and libraries in multiple states for initiatives to improve the local quality of life. Activities must align with the focus areas of children, hunger, or the envir...