Through the generosity of Penguin Random House, we are pleased to announce this grant opportunity for small, rural libraries nationwide! This grant is available to libraries that meet both the IMLS definition for small libraries (a service population of 25,000 or fewer) and the definition for rural libraries (libraries located 5 or more miles from […]
Two Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are given annually – one Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grants will provide support to a libraries that would like to expand its existing graphic novel services and programs and one Will Eisner Graphic Novel Innovation Grant will provide support to a library for the initiation of […]
The NEA Big Read annually provides support to selected nonprofit organizations around the country to host dynamic community-wide reading programs, each designed around a single NEA Big Read title chosen from the current list of offerings. Organizations apply for funding through a grants program managed by Arts Midwest. Each community program that receives an NEA Big Read grant—which ranges between $5,000 and $20,000—is […]
Library of America invites libraries, museums, and other nonprofit cultural institutions to apply for grants of $1,200 to host free public programs as part of LATINO POETRY: PLACES WE CALL HOME. These grants will fund scholar-moderated discussions and other programs in communities across the nation from September 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025. Programs will […]
ALDI Cares Community Grants provide funding to local nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact on our Children’s Health & Wellness and Food Insecurity while supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In our service area, there are ALDI stores in Johnstown, Amsterdam, Glenville and Rotterdam (all fall under ALDI’s Tully Division). Program support ranges from monetary donations to ALDI gift cards, […]
Has a community partner made a difference by collaborating with your public library? The I Partner With My Public Library Award invites you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public library partners. Each year, up to 10 partners are honored at a ceremony held in their honor. This award exists to publicly celebrate those individuals, […]
The PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&T is designed to support library adoption of the PLA DigitalLearn training materials developed with support from AT&T. These materials are freely available at training.digitallearn.org and help patron learn basic computer and technology skills. Incentives of up to $6000 are available. Funds awarded are to be used to support […]
The ALA Great Stories Club is a thematic reading and discussion program that engages teens who are facing difficult challenges through literature-based library outreach programs. The “Imagining Tomorrow: Building Inclusive Futures” series will feature science fiction books that explore questions of equity, identity, and alternate futures. Implementation of the series is supported by a grant […]
