Funding Opportunities

Grants & Funding

We track grant opportunities that align with our mission of building civic literacy and media education. Here are current opportunities we're exploring.

Not a Fit

National Endowment for Democracy Grants

NED

Supporting independent media, civic groups, and democracy projects worldwide. Great fit for media literacy work.

50Thousand Rolling
New

SPJ Foundation Media Literacy Grants

Society of Professional Journalists

$75,000 in grants supporting press freedom, First Amendment awareness, and media literacy education.

75Thousand Rolling
New

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Dollar General

Grants supporting literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General stores.

10Thousand Rolling
Not a Fit

Institute for Citizens & Scholars Civic Spring

Citizens & Scholars

Supporting civic engagement programs that connect young people to their communities and democratic life.

1.8Thousand Rolling
Researching

NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture

National Endowment for the Humanities

Supports workshops for K-12 educators to study key historical sites. Perfect for our controversial history curriculum...

200Thousand Sep 15, 2026
New

Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources

Library of Congress

Grants for educational organizations to create professional development programs using primary sources.

50Thousand Oct 01, 2026
Researching

Mellon Foundation Grant for Public Knowledge

Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

Supports projects that expand the reach of humanities education. Our textbook critiques and civic literacy work align...

500Thousand Aug 30, 2026
New

IMLS National Leadership Grants

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Grants for projects that address critical needs in education and civic engagement.

250Thousand Nov 15, 2026
Researching

Spencer Foundation Education Research Grants

Spencer Foundation

Supports research projects that address pressing questions about education. Our textbook critique methodology could b...

75Thousand Dec 01, 2026
Applying

American History & Civics National Activities

U.S. Department of Education

National activities program supporting innovative civics teaching, learning, and professional development serving low...

1Million Jul 13, 2026
New

Polish Youth Civic Engagement Program

U.S. Mission to Poland (PDS Poland)

Equip the next generation of Polish leaders (aged 15-30) to implement impactful civic engagement programs focused on ...

750Thousand Oct 01, 2026

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We're always looking for funding opportunities that support civic literacy, media education, and democratic engagement. If you know of a grant that fits our mission, we'd love to hear about it.

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