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Investing in libraries and library workers by providing funding and material support for library programs, research, professional development, and more. Each year, ALA and 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. ALA has a long history of providing grants to support libraries and library-related initiatives across the United States.
Although these Historic ALA Grants 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 See all grant opportunities State Intellectual Freedom Helpline Grants 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.
Frances Henne Research Grant The Frances Henne Research Grant annually provides $1,000 in seed money for small scale research or action research projects that respond to the YALSA Research Agenda . This grant is administered by YALSA.
Deadline: December 1, 2024 Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant Travel grants will be awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the ALA Annual conference. Application opens: September 1, 2024 2026 Jesse H. Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research The Library Research Round Table is pleased to announce the 2026 Jesse H.
Shera Award for the Support of Dissertation Research: Deeth Ellis, Simmons University Examining the Enactment of School Librarian Leadership Practices using Distributed Leadership Theory: A Mixed Methods Study Christa Bell receives YALSA’s Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) has named Christa Bell as the recipient of this year's Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant, which aims to recognize a librarian who has planned a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy PLA to award 150 Scholarships for 2026 Conference The Public Library Association (PLA) will award 150 scholarships for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2026 Conference.
ALSC awards Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships to six students All four recipients will receive $8,000 in scholarship aid for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Grant-Writing Resources from ALA Editions Winning Grants, Third Edition 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.
Creating Fundable Grant Proposals: Profiles of Innovative Partnerships 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. The ALA Book of Library Grant Money Using this guide, librarians, fundraisers, and researchers will find quick, convenient access to information on the most likely funding sources for libraries.
Winning Library Grants: A Game Plan A practical and comprehensive manual that guides you through grant fundamentals. Frequently asked questions Do I need to be an ALA member in order to be eligible for a grant? Each grant offered by ALA has different eligibility requirements, including whether a recipient needs to be a current member of ALA and/or the awarding unit.
You can find eligibility requirements on each grant's information page. How can I find a specific grant? You can search for all current grant opportunities by clicking on the link below.
What will help make my grant application successful? Read each grant's criteria closely and follow the directions precisely. Be sure to tailor your application to those criteria.
For more guidance on writing successful grant proposals, check out these resources: Grant Writing 101: Basics for Programming Librarian ALA publications on grant writing
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Librarians, libraries, library associations, and allied professionals Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Small Shipyard Grant Program is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) that funds capital improvements and related upgrades to qualified small shipyard facilities to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. The program aims to strengthen the domestic shipbuilding and ship repair industry by supporting facilities that would otherwise lack resources for modernization. MARAD notes that applications far exceed available funds and only a small percentage of applicants are funded each year. Eligible applicants are the operating companies of small shipyards with a single facility and no more than 1,200 production employees. Approximately $8,750,000 was available for FY 2025. The FY 2025 deadline of May 15, 2025 has passed; applicants should monitor Grants.gov for the FY 2026 announcement.
Digital Humanities Advancement Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG) program supports innovative, experimental, and computationally challenging digital projects that enhance scholarly research, teaching, and public programming in the humanities. This includes work that contributes to critical infrastructure and emphasizes extensibility, reuse, replicability, and accessibility. Projects can be in any area of the humanities.