Grants
ALA Grants
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.
Historic ALA Grants
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
Latest ALA Grant News
New Grant Supports the Creation of 500 Adult and Family Literacy Support Centers in Libraries Nationwide
Award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will help libraries boost literacy skills in communities nationwide
ALSC supports 2024 Bound to Stay Bound, Melcher Scholarships
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has awarded a total of 6 students the Bound to Stay Bound and Melcher Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year.
ALA announces 2024-2025 Spectrum Scholars
The American Library Association's (ALA) Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services awarded 2023 Spectrum Scholarships to 70 exceptional students pursuing graduate degrees in library and information studies.
ALA awards $10,000 grants to 16 libraries serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society to build capacity
The American Library Association (ALA) today announced $10,000 Building Library Capacity Grants to 16 libraries across the country serving incarcerated persons or assisting those re-entering society.
Grant-Writing Resources from ALA Editions
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.
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.
Using this guide, librarians, fundraisers, and researchers will find quick, convenient access to information on the most likely funding sources for libraries.
A practical and comprehensive manual that guides you through grant fundamentals.
