Application Resources & Tips

Applications for round 4 of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities are open from September 11 until December 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm CT. 

All applications and application materials are submitted on ALA Apply. Please review the Project Guidelines for step-by-step application instructions and check out the FAQs for any questions regarding the grant or application process. 

Application Resources

For general grant writing tips, watch the webinar Grant Writing 101

For a specific review of the LTC Access initiative and application process, watch a recording of the Pre-Application Webinar from October 1, 2025, and take a look at the Reviewer Rubric that will be used to evaluate your application. 

To see what a successful application looks like, review the examples below from round 1:

• Example 1
• Example 2
• Example 3

To see general examples of how your budget section should look, review the following Example Budgets PDF. 

More Questions?

If you have any other questions about the grant or application, please email publicprograms@ala.org.