Friends Group/Foundation Grants & Awards
United for Libraries and Penguin Random House Grant to Rural and Small Libraries
The initiative will serve rural and small libraries in need nationwide through grant funds, education, and in-depth training, including two webinars, Starting a Friends of the Library Group and Grant Writing Basics for Small/Rural Libraries and/or Friends Groups.
The grant application period has closed. Click the link below to register for on-demand access to one or both webinars.
Learn More and/or Register for Training
United for Libraries Awards for Innovation sponsored by Baker & Taylor
Given annually to recognize Friends groups and library Foundations for outstanding efforts to support their library.
National Friends of Libraries Week Awards
Friends groups are recognized each year for outstanding efforts to promote and celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week in October. Applications are due in December. Winners receive a small financial award and certificate.
