All funding
Free goods or servicesWhere: National: schools in any US stateWho gets the money: Goes to the schoolIn-kindRolling
The Molina Foundation
Network (free children's book grants)
Join a free network that emails members about chances to get free new children's books. For nonprofits, faith-based groups and schools serving families in need.
- Amount
- Free books (amount not posted)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Who this fits
- Private school · MicroschoolNonprofits, faith-based groups and schools serving children and families in need. Joining is free; members get emails about chances to apply for free books.Religious schools: yes
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on molinafoundation.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Schools are named as 'Title 1 schools'; a private school likely joins as a 501(c)(3) or faith-based group, but the page doesn't say.
- How often book opportunities come up.
How to apply
- Step 1: Have your EIN ready
- Step 2: Fill out the short network form
- Step 3: Watch your email for book grant openings and apply when one fits
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, clinics, medical/dental providers, Title 1 schools, government agencies, faith-based organizations”
Joining the network costs nothing and takes a short online form with your EIN. Members are the first to hear about chances to apply for grants of new, free children's books. The foundation focuses on children and families at risk and in need.
- Nonprofit, faith-based group or school serving children in need
- Federal EIN for the form
Timing
Join any time. Book opportunities are announced by email to network members.