Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Louisiana
37 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Louisiana nonprofits in recent years, together directing $13.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 37 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active libraries & literacy funders in Louisiana
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Louisiana giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $3.8M | 20 | 2023 |
| 2 | Kipp Foundation | California | $2.8M | 2 | 2023 |
| 3 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $1.0M | 192 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Carmel Hill Fund | New York | $1.0M | 2 | 2020 |
| 5 | The Community Foundation of North | Louisiana | $797K | 18 | 2024 |
| 6 | Edward G Schlieder Educational | Louisiana | $750K | 2 | 2024 |
| 7 | Friends of the Jefferson Public Library | Louisiana | $682K | 4 | 2025 |
| 8 | Baptist Community Ministries | Louisiana | $526K | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $350K | 3 | 2019 |
| 10 | H & B Young Foundation | Louisiana | $267K | 7 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Charles Lamar Family Foundation | Louisiana | $217K | 7 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Credit Bureau of | Louisiana | $210K | 4 | 2018 |
| 13 | International Paper Company Foundation | Tennessee | $171K | 17 | 2024 |
| 14 | United Way of Central Louisiana Inc | Louisiana | $147K | 2 | 2019 |
| 15 | Baton Rouge Area Foundation | Louisiana | $98K | 3 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Louisiana — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 37 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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