Grants

Investing in libraries and library workers by providing funding and material support for library programs, research, professional development, and more.
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¾«¶«´«Ã½Grants

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Each year, ¾«¶«´«Ã½and its member units award a variety of grants to provide funding or material support for current and future activities. Grants support the planning and implementation of programs, aid in the preparation of a dissertation or other publications, and promote research in library and information sciences.

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Historic ¾«¶«´«Ã½Grants

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¾«¶«´«Ã½has a long history of providing grants to support libraries and library-related initiatives across the United States. Although these Historic ¾«¶«´«Ã½Grants are no longer offered, they have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of libraries in America, fostering innovation, promoting literacy, and ensuring access to information for all members of society.

Upcoming grant opportunities

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State library and school library association chapters and state library agencies are encouraged to apply to receive a $10,000 grant to establish or bolster a statewide Intellectual Freedom Helpline.

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The Frances Henne Research Grant annually provides $1,000 in seed money for small scale research or action research projects that respond to the . This grant is administered by YALSA.

Deadline: December 1, 2024

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Travel grants will be awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the ¾«¶«´«Ã½Annual conference.

Application opens: September 1, 2024

Latest ¾«¶«´«Ã½Grant News

ALSC supports 2024 Bound to Stay Bound, Melcher Scholarships

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The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded a total of 6 students the Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.

¾«¶«´«Ã½announces 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars

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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½'s (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.

¾«¶«´«Ã½awards $10,000 grants to 16 libraries serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society to build capacity

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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½ (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to 16 libraries across the country serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society.

James Patterson gives bonuses to library workers & booksellers in celebration of his latest book

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In celebration of the release of his latest nonfiction title, "The Secret Lives of Booksellers & Librarians" world’s bestselling author James Patterson is honoring select American Bookseller Association and ¾«¶«´«Ã½ members with bonuses.

Grant-Writing Resources from ¾«¶«´«Ã½Editions

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Combining easy‐to‐understand advice with a toolkit of practical worksheets and checklists, this book offers a proven, immediately applicable method for success that will enable libraries to find the funding and resources they need.

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By lifting the veil on the mysteries of grantseeking, this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to create fundable grant proposals.

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Using this guide, librarians, fundraisers, and researchers will find quick, convenient access to information on the most likely funding sources for libraries.

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A practical and comprehensive manual that guides you through grant fundamentals.

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