Grants - The Gladys Brooks Foundation
The Gladys Brooks Foundation funds innovative capital, endowment, and equipment projects that strengthen libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare organizations in select U.S. states.
Funder: The Gladys Brooks Foundation
Due Dates: January 1, 2026 (Grant Proposal Letter opens) | May 31, 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $50,000–$150,000; larger or smaller awards possible.
Summary: Supports innovative capital, endowment, and equipment projects in libraries, educational institutions, and hospitals/clinics in select U.S. states.
Description
The Gladys Brooks Foundation provides grants to support significant and innovative projects in the fields of libraries, education, and healthcare. The Foundation focuses on funding endowments, capital improvements, and equipment purchases that expand public benefit and improve organizational capacity. Eligible projects include library resource endowments, educational scholarships and fellowships (merit-based), facility construction or expansion, and capital equipment for educational and healthcare institutions. The Foundation does not fund direct research, research staff salaries (except for endowed positions), or general operating costs.
