This is not a grant
Kids Need to Read provides donated goods or services here, not funding. Nonprofits receive items or support directly rather than money, so there is no award to spend. If you're looking for cash funding, this program won't provide it.
Application deadline
Rolling — no fixed deadline
Estimated value
Books and literacy event support; one example included 200 books plus books for participating children.
Value of goods or services, not a cash award.
Geographic focus
United States
About this program
A book-donation and literacy event program that visits underfunded libraries and communities, providing books and story time activities to children.
literacyreading accessbook donationsearly childhood education
Who can apply
Designed for underfunded libraries and high-poverty communities seeking books and a literacy event.
How to request support
Request support on the funder's siteWe last checked this link on April 28, 2026.
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