Library Grants

Improve the News Foundation VerityEd Educator Grants

2026-04-10T15:19:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 17, 2026
Funder: Improve the News Foundation
Award: 20 educators will be awarded $1,000 each; $500 for classroom support and $500 as an educator honorarium. An additional $500 will be awarded for the most creative/impactful implementation.
Eligibility: Active educators, including librarians, age 18+ in public, private, charter, homeschool, educational organization, or university settings; open worldwide where there are no legal or banking impediments to receiving payments from a U.S. nonprofit. You don’t need to be a media literacy expert to apply.
Purpose: The program supports educators piloting media literacy lessons, with 1:1 or group coaching available. Participants teach at least two lessons and submit a short feedback survey, implementation summary, and anonymized student work samples. Improve the News Foundation (ITN) is an American apolitical nonprofit 501(c)(3) working to make news and information easier to understand, compare, and think critically about. VerityEd is theri free-for-use media literacy program, created to help students build habits of critical thinking.
To learn more and apply: https://verityed.substack.com/p/teach-media-literacy-this-spring

T-Mobile Hometown Grants (2026)

2026-03-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

Deadline: March 31, 2026 (final application cycle)
Funder: T-Mobile in partnership with Main Street America
Award: Up to $50,000
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal entities located in small towns with populations of 50,000 or less. Strong fit for libraries with community space projects (outdoor areas, meeting spaces, tech upgrades).
Purpose: To fund shovel-ready community projects that build, improve, or activate public spaces in small towns. Projects should create meaningful gathering places and strengthen community connections.
To learn more and apply: Visit the T-Mobile Hometown Grants program page.

Freedom to Read Foundation: 2026 Gordon M. Conable ALA Conference Scholarship

2026-03-20T11:09:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 3, 2026
Funder: Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF)
Award: Conference registration, transportation, six nights of housing, $300 stipend for meals and other expenses, and a one-year FTRF membership
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited library and information studies degree program or an American Association of School Librarians-recognized master’s program in school librarianship, and new professionals (LIS degree within the last three years). The recipient is expected to attend Freedom to Read Foundation and other intellectual freedom programs, consult with a mentor, and submit a report that may be shared as a blog post or FTRF news story.
Purpose: To support a library school student or new professional in attending the American Library Association Annual (ALA) Conference while advancing intellectual freedom and mentoring. The scholarship supports participation in ALA Conference events June 25–29, 2026, plus a dinner event on June 24 and a full-day FTRF meeting on June 25.
To learn more and apply: Visit the FTRF webpage and describe your interest in intellectual freedom, professional growth, and conference participation. https://www.ftrf.org/page/Conable_Scholarship

Freedom to Read Foundation 2026 Programming Grants

2026-03-20T10:25:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 6, 2026
Funder: Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) – Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund
Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Libraries, schools, universities, and nonprofit community organizations. Applicants must not have received a Freedom to Read Foundation grant within the past five years.
Purpose: To support programs held during Banned Books Week (October 4–10, 2026) that raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship. Projects should celebrate the freedom to read and encourage access to books across all topics, genres, and formats. Strong proposals include creative, community-focused programming with clear plans for implementation, promotion, and evaluation.
More information and the online application form: https://www.ftrf.org/page/Krug_BBW

Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Visit Award (ALSC)

2026-03-19T16:09:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 10, 2026
Amount: Up to $4,000 for an author/illustrator visit
Eligibility: Personal members of the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) and the American Library Association (ALA)
Purpose: This award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators at the library.
To learn more and apply: Visit the ALSC webpage.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grants

2026-03-19T12:43:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 2, 2026 (by 5:00 p.m. CST)
Funder: Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Award: Up to $5,000
Eligibility: Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that support K-12 literacy efforts and are located within 15 miles of a Dollar General store or distribution center.

Grant funds may be used for:

implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives
purchasing books, materials, or software for literacy programs

To learn more and to apply: visit the Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grant Program page and create an account through the online grants portal.

FAQ available at: https://www.dgliteracy.org/faqs.

The Pilcrow Foundation Children’s Book Project Program Grants

2026-03-11T11:42:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 1 and October 1 (annually)
Funder: The Pilcrow Foundation
Award: Up to $1,200 in new hardcover children’s books (retail value)
Eligibility: Rural U.S. public libraries with limited operating budgets and an active children’s department

The Children’s Book Project Program Grant from The Pilcrow Foundation helps rural libraries expand their children’s collections with new, quality hardcover books. The program provides a 2-to-1 match for libraries that raise $200–$400 from local sponsors, allowing them to receive up to $1,200 in children’s books selected from a curated list of hundreds of award-winning titles.

Applications are accepted from independent rural public libraries, tribal libraries, and libraries within county, regional, or cooperative systems that serve rural communities and have limited operating budgets. Priority is often given to libraries with smaller budgets and those that are new applicants.

Learn more: https://thepilcrowfoundation.org/childrens-book-project-program-grants

Rural public libraries in the United States that have suffered loss and damage due to recent natural disasters (flooding, fire, hurricanes, wildfires, etc.) may be eligible for special non-matching grants: Disaster Relief Grant information.

2026 Literacy Bridges: Empowering 21st Century Communities Grant Program for Rural Carnegie Libraries

2026-03-11T11:15:00.000-07:00

Deadline: April 8, 2026
Funder: Carnegie Corporation of New York; administered by the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL)
Award: $25,000
Eligibility: Invitation-only for staff at Carnegie-built libraries in small or rural communities

The Literacy Bridges grant program is a two-year opportunity for library staff at invited Carnegie-built libraries to build or expand adult basic and digital literacy programs. In addition to a $25,000 grant, selected participants will receive professional development, mentorship, and cohort-based learning focused on program design, partnerships, and sustainability.

This initiative is funded through a $2 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which aims to strengthen digital and basic literacy in rural communities through libraries.

Learn more: ARSL Literacy Bridges Grant Program

2026 AARP Community Challenge Grants

2026-02-24T11:09:00.000-08:00

Deadline: March 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Funder: AARP
Eligibility: Nonprofits, local government entities, and other organizations on a case-by-case basis

Funding purpose: Quick-action projects that improve community livability, with a focus on the needs of people 50 and older
Grant amounts: $2,500 to $25,000 (depending on grant type)

Funded projects may address initiatives such as improving public spaces, programming, transportation, digital connections, broadband access/adoption, as well as disaster resilience.

In 2026, AARP is doubling its annual investment and plans to award more than $8 million in grants. There are three funding opportunities this year:

Flagship Grants (up to $15,000)
Capacity-Building Microgrants ($2,500, plus technical support and cohort learning)
Demonstration Grants (typically $10,000–$20,000, up to $25,000)

Let’s Move in Libraries compiled a list of 81 library-related AARP Community Challenge grants awarded since 2017.

For more information and a link to the application portal: https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html

Sage's 2026 Critical Thinking Challenge

2026-02-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

Deadline: March 6, 2026

Sage is accepting submissions for its 2026 Critical Thinking Challenge, a competition that spotlights creative and practical approaches to strengthening critical thinking in higher education.

Eligible applicants include professors, researchers, and academic librarians. Submit one blog-style entry (about 750 words) written as a proposed post for Social Science Space, responding to one of several prompts focused on topics related to improving how critical thinking is taught, including information literacy and the library’s role. Concrete examples such as classroom activities, assessment models, library programming, or faculty‑development models are encouraged.

Sage will select eight entries for publication and then choose three winners from those published submissions: 1st Place ($2,000), 2nd and 3rd Place ($500 each). Award funds must support a research project or academic library initiative, such as materials or software, piloting or assessment costs, library programming or resource development, student support, or professional development or training tied to the proposed work.

Full details, judging criteria, and the FAQ are available on Sage's website: https://www.sagepub.com/explore-our-content/news/2026/02/11/critical-thinking-challenge--call-for-submissions

ALA's Pulitzer on the Road: Exhibition & Programming Grants for Public Libraries

2026-02-13T09:42:00.000-08:00

Deadline: March 27, 2026

Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire is a national traveling exhibition from the American Library Association and The Pulitzer Prizes. Eighteen public libraries will be selected to host a 1,400-square-foot exhibit for six weeks in 2027 or 2028.

The exhibit features historical and contemporary Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalism, books, drama, and music. Through panel displays, digital interactives, and hands-on activities, visitors will experience prize-winning work, hear from prize-winners, and learn about the important role of journalism, books, drama, and music in a democratic society. Eligible applicants include U.S. public libraries, including tribal and state libraries, and those in U.S. territories.

Host libraries must present at least four public programs connected to the exhibit. Programs may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid, with at least two in-person. Program formats may include author or journalist talks, panels, book discussions, workshops, or community dialogues.

Selected libraries receive a $3,000 programming allowance to support events (speaker fees, materials, field trip transportation costs, space rental, refreshments, promotion, etc.), and also exhibit shipping, planning, logistics, and reporting resources, a private ALA Connect group, and promotional/media training from a brand strategy and communications firm.

Applications are submitted through ALA Apply. You may preview a PDF of the application before getting started. More information and FAQs are available at: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer.

REFORMA Día Mini-Grants

2026-02-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

Deadline: February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM PST)

The REFORMA Día Mini-Grants support library and community programs celebrating Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros (Children's Day/Book Day), with a focus on children, families, literacy, and Latino/x/é culture.

Up to five $500 mini-grants will be awarded for programs held in April 2026. Funds may be used for authors or performers, books and materials, decorations, publicity, and other direct program costs. Applicants must be current REFORMA members. Public libraries, academic libraries, school libraries, and community organizations in the United States, including Puerto Rico, are eligible to apply. A brief final report is due by May 31, 2026.

Application tip: This is a short, straightforward application. Proposals should describe one focused activity, clearly connected to Día and Latino/x/é culture, the intended audience, promotion plans, and a brief budget.

Full details and the application are available on the Reforma site: https://www.reforma.org/dia-grants

IMLS FY26 Grants for Libraries and Museums

2026-02-10T12:43:00.000-08:00

Deadlines: March 13, 2026

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has opened its FY26 discretionary grant funding cycle, with applications now being accepted from U.S. libraries and museums. IMLS is the primary source of federal funding for libraries and supports projects focused on professional development, service improvement, and national leadership.

If you’ve applied to IMLS in the past, you’ll notice some changes this year. The FY26 cycle employs a single-phase application process, requiring all National Leadership Grants (NLG) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) applicants to submit a full proposal. Be sure to read the NOFO cover letter carefully to confirm your project aligns with current IMLS priorities before applying.

Library Grant Programs

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Supports education, training, and professional development for library and archives professionals.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Funds projects that develop and share tools, models, and practices that can be adapted by libraries nationwide.
Native American Library Services: Basic Grants
Provides support for eligible Native communities to establish, sustain, and enhance library services.

Museum Grant Programs

21st Century Museum Professionals Program
Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture
Museums Empowered
Museums for America
National Leadership Grants for Museums
Native American / Native Hawaiian Museum Services

For more information, visit https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs and review each program’s landing page for eligibility requirements, allowable activities, and application guidance. IMLS also provides a range of applicant resources, including webinars, FAQs, and sample materials, to support prospective applicants.

Eligible institutions may also apply to the Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program and/or the Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant program by April 10, 2026.

ALA Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant

2026-01-21T09:37:00.000-08:00

Deadline: March 15, 2026

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant from the American Library Association provides donated collections of Coretta Scott King Award-winning and honor books to organizations serving children and youth.

The grant supports libraries, schools, and community organizations that need high-quality, culturally relevant books by African American authors and illustrators. These titles celebrate Black voices and experiences while supporting literacy, representation, and engagement for young readers.

Grants are awarded based on demonstrated need and thoughtful plans for making the books accessible. Applicants are asked to describe: the need in their community, how the books will be used and shared, and the impact on children and youth served.

Any agency or institution that serves children or youth can apply for this award. This includes, but is not limited to schools, libraries, preschool programs, social service agencies, community organizations, prisons or detention centers, churches or other religious organizations, homeless shelters, and institutions of higher education. This is a strong opportunity for organizations looking to build inclusive collections, support equity in reading materials, and expand access to award-winning children’s and YA literature.

Learn more and apply: https://www.ala.org/cskbart/bookgrant.

ALA Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant

2026-01-16T10:50:00.000-08:00

Deadline: February 2, 2026

The American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant recognizes, promotes, and supports innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries. School, public, academic, tribal, and special libraries are invited to apply by designing and outlining activities for a library-led community engagement project. Community engagement is the process of working collaboratively with community members, such as library patrons, residents, faculty, students, or local organizations, to address issues for the betterment of the community. Two grants of $2,000 will be awarded.

For the 2025-2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications for a community engagement project that focuses on the concept of "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All." Libraries should collaborate with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon community assets. Some examples of proposals include:

a project that establishes a Community Care Corner with outreach materials, hygiene kits, and local resource guides;
a program that collaborates with a local partner to offer micro-skill sessions on subjects like budgeting, digital literacy, or navigating healthcare;
projects that develop community connection by hosting neighbor gatherings over meals or creative activities to celebrate diversity;
a program that hosts moderated community conversations on local issues by partnering with schools, non-profits, or civic groups.

View the full award guidelines and apply online at www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG/guidelines.

ALA Peggy Barber Tribute Grant for Programming

2026-01-16T10:42:00.000-08:00

Deadline: February 2, 2026

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant is an annual grant of the American Library Association (ALA) that recognizes, promotes, and supports meaningful programs in libraries that have limited and/or no access to budgetary support for programming.

The grant, named after the late library leader Peggy Barber, aims to help ease library budget challenges by awarding three libraries $2,500 to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort. Proposed programs may occur in a virtual, hybrid, or in-person format at your library.

For the 2025–2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications to support programming related to strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces. As one of the few remaining "third spaces"-public spaces where individuals can gather outside their homes or workplaces-libraries are uniquely positioned to bring people together and strengthen communities.

Example proposals could include (but are not limited to): an intergenerational gardening program, a program series engaging adults in play-based programming, or a visual arts performance at the library in partnership with a local theater group. Proposed programs should include how it will bring people in your community together, how the program will foster connection amongst participants, and how the program can help folks share space with other people in the community.

All library types in the U.S. or U.S. territories are eligible. Applicants must have a personal or institutional membership with either the American Library Association OR the Association for Rural & Small Libraries.

Visit the website for more information, including the grant guidelines, FAQs, online application link, and a PDF of the application for reference.

United for Libraries & Penguin Random House - 2026 Rural and Small Library Friends Grants

2026-01-12T12:46:00.000-08:00

Deadline: Jan. 21, 2026

United for Libraries and Penguin Random House are awarding grants to Library Friends groups at small and rural libraries!

United for Libraries will award grants of $1,000 and $500 (totaling $25,000) to support eligible groups.

These funds will assist Friends of Library groups with priority projects, such as starting a museum pass program, launching a volunteer program, creating a youth advisory group, or hosting author visits. Libraries could also expand summer reading, develop bilingual kits or STEAM kits, build a Library of Things, upgrade maker space tools like a Cricut, refresh teen areas, or add new materials for bookmobile outreach.

Recipients will receive complimentary eLearning from United for Libraries, including a year of access to United for Libraries Learning Live monthly webinars, and training on how to leverage the grant funds to build support for the library and the Friends group. Grantees also receive complimentary registration for Friends of the Library Day of the United for Libraries virtual conference (July 30, 2026) and United for Libraries Friends virtual retreat (spring 2027).

Penguin Random House will award 20 in-kind book donation grants of $500. Applicants may apply for either a monetary grant or an in-kind book donation grant (but not both).

The grant application is available on the ALA Apply platform. For more information, visit the website:
https://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/united-libraries-and-penguin-random-house-grant-rural-and-small-libraries

ALA Digital Pathways Grants for Online Health Literacy Programs

2025-11-12T12:19:00.000-08:00

Deadline: January 7, 2026

The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with UnitedHealthcare, is offering a pilot program to help libraries expand online health literacy for adults. Twelve public, medical, or tribal libraries will be selected to receive a resource package, hands-on support, and an $8,000 stipend to implement programming over nine months.

Selected libraries will use the program guide to host at least three health literacy programs and participate in reporting and evaluation. The guide includes programming ideas, examples of successful and innovative library programs, and strategies to improve digital and eHealth literacy, telehealth access, and inclusive outreach. Grant funds can cover staff time, facilitators, tech devices, program materials, and publicity, but cannot be used for indirect administrative costs.

View the grant guidelines for full details and application information: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/digitalpathways/guidelines

American Library Association (ALA) Sustainability Grants

2025-11-03T11:57:00.000-08:00

Deadline: November 14, 2025

The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), is launching "Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries," a new professional development opportunity for public library workers. “Libraries have an incredible opportunity to lead the way on sustainability,” said Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, president of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative. “This program is about giving library workers the tools and support they need to get started and feel confident making a real difference.”

100 public library workers will receive free tuition and support to complete the four-part asynchronous e-course, Sustainable Librarianship: Core Competencies and Practices. A six-month cohort experience is also included, in which learners will develop action plans, have access to mentors, and be part of a virtual community of practice.

Participants will be empowered to model environmental stewardship, social equity, and economically feasible practices to intentionally address climate change and co-create thriving communities.

For more information and to apply, visit the ALA website: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/climatechange/advancing

Public Library Association (PLA) 2026 Conference Scholarships

2025-11-03T10:05:00.000-08:00

Deadline: November 6, 2025

The Public Library Association (PLA) will award 150 scholarships for public library workers and students to attend the PLA 2026 Conference, April 1–3, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Scholarships cover conference registration, one year of PLA/ALA membership, and a $750 travel stipend for in-person attendees. Eligible applicants include early-career professionals, library/information science students, those in small or rural libraries, Spectrum Scholars, and members of NALCO.

Apply to join thousands of colleagues for inspiring speakers, educational sessions, and networking opportunities, both in-person and virtually. Find complete selection criteria and the scholarship application on the PLA website: https://www.placonference.org/scholarships.

Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities Grants

2025-09-29T16:27:00.000-07:00

Deadline: December 11, 2025

The American Library Association (ALA) invites applications from small and rural libraries for more than $7 million in Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grants to increase the accessibility of facilities, services, and programs to better serve people with disabilities. Up to 300 libraries will be selected for the fourth round of grants and receive $10,000 or $20,000 to support a community engagement project; virtual training; online resources; and technical and project support from the ALA Public Programs Office throughout the grant term.

Selected libraries will conduct community input-gathering sessions to ensure alignment with local community needs. Libraries will identify the primary audience they hope to reach (e.g., people with physical disabilities, people with learning disabilities, older adults with mobility disabilities, children with autism, Deaf community members) and facilitate a community conversation with the impacted populations to guide the improvement of services. Grantees will then use the funds to create services or improve facilities based on the needs identified by their audience.

The opportunity is open to libraries serving small and rural communities in the U.S. and U.S. territories, located in an area with a population of 25,000 or less, and that are at least five miles from an urbanized area, in keeping with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) definitions of small and rural libraries.

Since 2014, ALA has distributed LTC funding to foster community engagement skills among library workers and support need-driven projects. The initiative is offered in partnership with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL). It is supported by a private donor.

Interested applicants can register for a pre-application webinar to be held Oct. 1, 2025 at 1:00 pm CST. Applications are accepted through the grants management system, ALA Apply.

For more information, including a valuable FAQ, visit: https://www.ala.org/tools/librariestransform/libraries-transforming-communities/access/guidelines.

2026 Infinite Sums Rural & Small Libraries Cohort Grant Program

2025-09-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Applications are open for the Infinite Sums Rural & Small Libraries Cohort Grant Program, supported by the Simons Foundation, as part of its Infinite Sums initiative and offered in partnership with SciStarter and The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL).

Fifteen library workers will be selected to receive $10,000 each to host community-wide, math-inspired events on: Pi Day (3/14/26), Infinity Day (8/8/26), and Fibonacci Day (11/23/26).

Cohort members will join monthly virtual trainings, two in-person gatherings (NYC in Jan. 2026 and ARSL 2026 in Montgomery, AL), and gain resources to inspire their communities as math ambassadors.

Eligibility: U.S. public libraries serving small or rural communities (populations under 25,000 or 10+ miles from a city that size). Larger service areas are eligible if no nearby town exceeds that size. ARSL membership and nonprofit status are not required.

For more information and to apply, visit the website: https://www.arsl.org/infinite-sums-grant.

Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize for Public Libraries

2025-07-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

Deadline: September 15, 2025

The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, developed in partnership between the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and Library Journal, was created in 2019 to recognize the public library as a vital community asset. "When libraries, civic entities, organizations, and the people they serve become close partners, their communities thrive."

One winning library will receive $250,000 in unfettered grant monies from the Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and be profiled in the November issue of Library Journal and online. Honorable mentions may also be named. All U.S. Public Libraries are eligible for the prize. Three letters of support from community partners and/or civic leaders are required, with at least one from an elected official.

The winning library will be identified based on the degree of its impact on the community in the following key areas:

Engagement with local government to support the service area's defined goals
Engagement with the community to develop library services
Community recognition
Inclusive service that supports broad community interests
Leadership development to perpetuate the library's organizational strength and dynamism
Environmental sustainability and leadership in sustainable thinking
Inventiveness as exemplified by one of the library's services which is particularly original, both strategically and tactically
Resilience in the face of challenges

Please visit the website for the grant guidelines and a link to the online application form: https://www.libraryjournal.com/page/jerry-kline-community-impact-prize-submission-guidelines.

Carol June Bradley Award for Historical Research in Music Librarianship

2025-07-07T08:28:00.000-07:00

Deadline: August 11, 2025.

The Carol June Bradley Award for Historical Research in Music Librarianship, established by the Music Library Association in 2003, honors Dr. Carol June Bradley (1934–2009), a music librarian known for her leadership, scholarship, and work at institutions like the University of Buffalo.

One award of up to $500 annually is offered to support research-in-progress in music librarianship or music libraries. This award is open to individuals regardless of age, nationality, profession, or affiliation. All proposals are evaluated on their merit. Winners are typically announced at the MLA’s Annual Meeting.

Eligible expenses must directly support the research project and may include: travel for research or interviews, fees for services like transcription or data analysis, and project-specific costs such as short-term software licenses, equipment rental, or postage.

To apply, email Committee Chair Laura Jacyna (jacynal@brandonu.ca) with a project summary, detailed budget, CV, and arrange for two recommendation letters to be sent directly by the letter writers. Additional materials may be requested.

For full details, visit the website: https://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/page/BradleyAwardApply.

Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship for Aspiring Children’s Librarians

2025-07-07T08:13:00.000-07:00

Deadline: Applications must be postmarked between July 1 and September 1, 2025.

The Caroline M. Hewins Scholarship, established in 1926 by the Hartford Public Library, awards $4,000 annually to a student planning to specialize in library work with children, especially in public libraries. Applicants must have a four-year degree and be applying to or enrolled in an ALA-accredited library school. The scholarship is open internationally.

To apply, submit the application form, transcript, resume, proof of acceptance or enrollment, and two letters of recommendation. Applications must be mailed, not emailed or faxed. Notification happens in November or December.

For more information and a link to the application, visit: https://www.hplct.org/about/caroline-m-hewins-scholarship.