Why this exists
The library is free. Someone still has to teach from it.
We maintain a free library, translate it, print it locally, and cover school supply lists. What we do not have in every community is someone who knows which children are falling behind, which classroom is short of books, and what day of the week a reading group can actually meet.
The organizations already working in those communities do know. A microgrant puts our materials and our production behind a piece of work they define and can finish in a term.
- Learners serveda named group, counted
- Materials deliveredtitles, translations, kits
- Implementation partnerthe local organization
- Outcome reportreturned at the end
Every grant is written down as these four lines before anything is printed. A grant nobody can state in four lines is not yet a grant.
Grant size
We do not publish a figure
A grant is scoped to the work rather than to a tier. A reading group of twenty in one school and a term of supply kits across three classrooms are not the same size, and pretending otherwise would mean overspending on one or underfunding the other.
So the size is agreed with the partner at the same time as the spec, against what we can produce that term and what the group in front of us is actually short of. If you need a number before you can plan, ask us for one — we would rather quote your case than publish an average.
Who can apply
Organizations, not individuals
- Schools, and teachers applying through their school
- Community organizations running classes, tutoring, or reading groups
- Nonprofits we have worked with, or that a partner we trust can vouch for
- Libraries and community centers with somewhere to put the books
We fund organizations because someone has to be answerable for the report at the end, and because materials handed to an institution reach more readers than materials handed to one person.
The split
What each side brings
Nydus provides
- Titles from the library, printed locally to your quantity
- Translation of a title into the language the learners read, where we can
- School supply kits matched to the school's own list
The partner provides
- The people who run the sessions, and somewhere to run them
- The learner list, and a count both sides can stand behind
- The outcome report at the end of the term
What gets reported
Three numbers, at the end of the term
Few enough that a partner with no research staff can collect them honestly, specific enough to tell us whether the grant was worth repeating.
- Learners reached
- How many students or readers the grant actually served — not how many were invited.
- Materials delivered
- Titles printed and kits issued. We can check this against our own production records, so it costs the partner nothing to report.
- Completion rate
- How many of the enrolled learners finished the term or the program. This is the one that tells us whether the materials were used or shelved.
How it works
Four steps, one term
01
Scope it together
You tell us the group, the gap, and when your term starts. We tell you what we can realistically print and pack in that window.
02
Write the four lines
Learners, materials, partner, outcome. Both sides agree the same page before anything is produced.
03
We produce and deliver
Books are printed locally, kits are packed to the school's list, and both are handed over to you.
04
You report back
Three numbers at the end of the term. That report is what decides whether it runs again, and whether it runs bigger.
Apply
Tell us about the group
There is no separate grants portal — we are small enough that applications come through the same contact form as everything else. Say you are asking about a microgrant, and tell us who the learners are, what they are short of, and roughly when your term starts.
We read all of them. Because we are small, we will be straight with you about what we can produce this term rather than leaving you waiting on a decision.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes. Nydus Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 33-3449382). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your donation that you can use for tax purposes.
How can I get involved or volunteer?
We welcome volunteers and partners. Fill out our contact form to hear about current volunteer needs, including tutoring, mentoring, program support, and community outreach.
Where does Nydus Foundation operate?
We are based in Nevada and support communities wherever there is demonstrated need. We work with schools, nonprofits, and community partners to identify needs and distribute resources equitably.
How are donations used?
Every dollar goes toward our programs. Donations support our two pillars: Essentials Today — food, cooking supplies, clothing, and hygiene items — and Opportunity Tomorrow — maintaining and translating our free public domain library, printing it locally, and covering school supply lists.
How can I or my organization receive support?
We work with schools, nonprofits, and community partners to identify needs and distribute resources. If you or your organization needs support, reach out through our contact form. We evaluate requests based on demonstrated need and work with trusted local partners to ensure equitable distribution.
Can I donate items instead of money?
Yes. We accept books, school supplies, clothing, and other essential items. Contact us through our form to coordinate item donations and learn about current needs and drop-off locations.