ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant

The ALSC/BWI Reading Program Grant is designed to encourage reading programs for children in public libraries by providing $3,000 in financial assistance, while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development.

Current ALSC/BWI Winner
Past ALSC/BWI Winners

Criteria

  • Each application will be judged on the following:
    • The plan and outline submitted for a theme-based summer reading program in a public library
    • The committee encourages innovative proposals involving children with physical or mental disabilities

Requirements

  • Applicants must:
    • Be personal members of ALSC as well as ALA; organizational members are not eligible
    • Submit program ideas that are open to all children (birth – 14 years)
    • Submit program ideas take place at a public library

Announcement of winners

Winners will be announced via a press release on the ALSC Web site shortly after ALA Midwinter Meeting in early January.

How to apply

2012 ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant Application

Applications for the 2012 ALSC/BWI are now available. Please click on the link above to download the application. Please contact the chair of the ALSC Grant Administration committee, Nancy Baumann, with questions at horsepwr_2000@yahoo.com. Applications and supporting materials must be emailed by December 1, 2011. 

ALSC/BWI Award Manual (Word)
ALSC/BWI Award Manual (PDF)