From the ALA website:

Applications are now being accepted for the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) Banned Books Weeks Grants offered through the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund.

From the ALA website:

The Penguin Random House Library Award for Innovation Through Adversity recognizes U.S. libraries and staff who overcome adversity and create lasting innovative community service programs that successfully inspire and connect with new readers.

For additional information, and to apply for the grant, please click here.

From the Lockheed Martin website:

Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the Corporation’s strategic business goals, primarily in the focus areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and military and veteran causes.

For additional information, and to apply for a grant, please click here.

From the Walmart Foundation website:

Through the Community Grant Program, our associates are proud to support the needs of their communities by providing grants to local organizations.

Before applying, please note:

From the Forefront website:

Beginning Fri., Feb. 1, Illinois community-based organizations can apply for funding to engage in Census 2020 outreach efforts. The grant application is now available for download and review . . . Organizations will be able to submit their RFPs through an online portal on Forefront's website from 11:59pm on Fri., Feb. 1 through 11:59pm on Thurs., Feb. 28.

If interested, there will be an informational webinar session on Fri., Feb. 1 at 10am.

For additional information, please click here.

From the Autism Speaks website:

The Autism Speaks Local Impact Grant Program accepts applications from non-profit, 501(c)3 organizations for grant awards up to $5,000. The Norma and Malcolm Baker Recreation Program grants may be awarded to both non-profit and for-profit organizations up to $5,000. The objective of the Autism Speaks Local Impact Grants is three-fold:

• to promote local services that enhance the lives of those affected by autism spectrum disorders

• to expand the capacity to effectively serve the ASD community

From the Dollar General Literacy Foundation website:

These grants support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs meet the following criteria:

• Target Pre-K – 12th grade students who are new readers
• Target below grade level readers
• Assist readers with learning disabilities

For additional information, and to apply for a grant, please click here.

From the Dollar General Literacy Foundation website:

Nonprofit organizations who support the whole family in literacy and are seeking funding are encouraged to apply if they provide the following:

• Adult Education Instruction
• Children’s Education
• Parent and Child Together Time (PACT)

For additional information, and to apply for a grant, please click here.

Dollar General awards funding to organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas: Adult Education Instruction
GED or high school equivalency preparation, English Language Acquisition.

From the Illinois Secretary of State website:

Grant projects provide instruction at the workplace to improve the basic reading, writing, math skills or English language proficiency of employees. Services are provided through a partnership between one business and an adult educational agency.

Expected Outcomes