Does Barnes & Noble have a grant program?

No. Barnes & Noble says it does not have a grant program and does not offer scholarships.

Who can hold a Barnes & Noble bookfair?

Pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools, nonprofit literacy and arts organizations, and nonprofit humane and community services groups.

How far ahead should we book a bookfair?

Barnes & Noble says bookfair dates are typically reserved at least 8 weeks in advance.

How does our organization get the money?

Barnes & Noble gives the organization a percentage of net proceeds from bookfair sales, as a Barnes & Noble gift card or a check. The bookfair pages do not state the percentage.

Who do we contact to ask for a donation or bookfair?

Call your local Barnes & Noble store and ask for the Store Manager. Barnes & Noble says its community programs are set up at the store level.

Barnes & Noble donation request

Barnes & Noble supports pre-K to 12 schools and nonprofit arts, literacy, humane and community service organizations mainly through Bookfairs run by each store: supporters shop during the bookfair and the organization receives a percentage of net proceeds. Barnes & Noble says programs are set up at the store level, so call your local store and ask for the store manager. It does not have a grant program.

Checked against Barnes & Noble's own pages on October 5, 2026 by With Help From. Not affiliated with Barnes & Noble.

Status: Ask the local store
What it gives: A percentage of net proceeds from bookfair sales in store and, for eligible bookfairs, online, paid as a Barnes & Noble gift card or a check. The store also plans events and displays and provides promotional materials. (Barnes & Noble Bookfairs)
Sponsorships and donations (type not specified) (Sponsorships and charitable donations)
Who decides: Local store
Apply ahead: Bookfair dates are typically reserved at least 8 weeks in advance.

Apply on stores.barnesandnoble.com

Barnes & Noble Bookfairs

A percentage of net proceeds from bookfair sales in store and, for eligible bookfairs, online, paid as a Barnes & Noble gift card or a check. The store also plans events and displays and provides promotional materials.

Who can apply: Pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools
Nonprofit literacy and arts organizations
Nonprofit humane and community services groups
Not eligible: The online bookfair option is not available in California or Hawaii
How to apply: Find your nearest store with the Barnes & Noble store locator.
Call the store and ask to speak with the Store Manager about a bookfair.
Reserve bookfair dates and plan events with the store. Ask about eligibility for online sales while setting it up.
Barnes & Noble gives you promotional materials and a unique bookfair ID. Supporters present a voucher with the ID when they buy in store, or, for bookfairs eligible for online sales, enter it at online checkout from the day of the bookfair through 5 days after.
Lead time: Bookfair dates are typically reserved at least 8 weeks in advance.
Official page: stores.barnesandnoble.com/

Sponsorships and charitable donations

Sponsorships and donations (type not specified)

Who can apply: At a local level: pre-K-12 schools and not-for-profit arts, literacy, humane and community service organizations
Not eligible: Grant requests (Barnes & Noble does not have a grant program)
Scholarships
How to apply: Find your local store with the Barnes & Noble store locator.
Direct your inquiry to the store manager. Barnes & Noble says programs are set up at the store level.
Official page: stores.barnesandnoble.com/

Write the request

Before you open the form, write down what the donation is for, the date, how many people it reaches and how you will thank Barnes & Noble. If Barnes & Noble asks for a letter, adapt the donation request template or a youth sports sponsorship letter. After a yes, send a sponsor thank-you letter.

Questions

Does Barnes & Noble have a grant program?: No. Barnes & Noble says it does not have a grant program and does not offer scholarships.
Who can hold a Barnes & Noble bookfair?: Pre-K through 12th grade public and private schools, nonprofit literacy and arts organizations, and nonprofit humane and community services groups.
How far ahead should we book a bookfair?: Barnes & Noble says bookfair dates are typically reserved at least 8 weeks in advance.
How does our organization get the money?: Barnes & Noble gives the organization a percentage of net proceeds from bookfair sales, as a Barnes & Noble gift card or a check. The bookfair pages do not state the percentage.
Who do we contact to ask for a donation or bookfair?: Call your local Barnes & Noble store and ask for the Store Manager. Barnes & Noble says its community programs are set up at the store level.

Sources

Sponsorships and Donations (Barnes & Noble (Help Center))
Sponsorships and Charitable Donations | B&N INC (Barnes & Noble, Inc.)
Barnes & Noble Bookfairs (Barnes & Noble)
Barnes & Noble Bookfairs How It Works (Barnes & Noble)
Barnes & Noble Bookfairs Contact Us (Barnes & Noble)
Find Barnes & Noble Stores Near You | B&N Store Locator (Barnes & Noble)

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