Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the applicant who was awarded the Louise Seaman Bechtel Fellowship? To be able to spend time in the archives of the Baldwin Library in Gainesville, Florida? To dive elbows-deep into original and archival materials and really dig into the history of children’s literature?
Category: Grants and Fundraising
The 2026 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award
Have you always wanted to host an author or illustrator at your library but didn’t have the budget? Then consider applying for the for the 2026 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award! Author or Illustrator visits provide the opportunity for your library to engage children by bringing nationally recognized authors and illustrators into your community.
A Little Light Goes a Long Way
If you’re reading this, I probably don’t need to tell you that librarians are some of the most creative, community-focused problem solvers out there. Every day, we dream up new ways to reach kids and families—often while working with shoestring budgets, limited staff time, and an endless list of parameters. Sometimes, it’s hard to reach everyone, and when it comes to those who need library services most, help is on the way! We’re so excited to announce that the ALSC Programs and Services Recognition Committee is now accepting applications for the 2026 ALSC/Candlewick “Light the Way” Grant!
2025 Talk Story Grant is now open for applications!
The 2025 Talk Story Grant is now open for applications!
Illuminate Your Library’s Future with the Light the Way Grant!
Let’s be honest—we librarians are masters at making magic happen with minimal resources. We can transform a cardboard box into a rocket ship and turn pipe cleaners into STEAM learning opportunities. But what if I told you there’s $3,000 waiting to help you launch that dream project you’ve been sketching out on Post-it notes?
Applications open for the Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant
It seems early to be thinking about Summer Reading 2025, but, if you’ve been in the library world a while, you realize that it’s actually just a hop, skip and a jump away. As you think about it and make plans, you may want to consider applying for the Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant to help supplement or fund your summer enrichment activities.
Talk Story grant is now open for applications!
Talk Story grant is now open for applications!
1,000 Connected Chromebooks
In late September, Rochester Public Library (MN) was one of 260 libraries in the nation to receive Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) support from the Federal Communications Commission. RPL received $619,000 in ECF funding to help close the digital divide in our community.