The Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE) and the Library Book Selection Service (LBSS) Endowment Fund have announce a new pilot grant, Feed Your Need, which is designed to update sections of collections that are outdated or inadequate. This replaces the Read for Information Grant.
This grant is only available to school librarians who are AISLE members.
The American Library Association Publishing Committee provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library.
From the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) of ALA and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation come two grants that recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic literature and award funds and resources for graphic novel collection development and programming.
The American Library Association (ALA) invites libraries in small and rural communities to apply for grant funding to help them address issues of concern in their communities.
Up to 650 U.S. libraries in small and rural communities will receive $3,000 each to tackle issues ranging from media literacy to COVID-19 safety to unemployment. Grants will be awarded in two waves in 2020 and 2021.
The American Library Association (ALA) opened applications for Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants of $1,000 available for 90 school, tribal, public, and academic libraries. In response to increased demand for technical skills to lead and participate in virtual education during the COVID-19 health emergency, the Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants focus on digital skill development of library staff and patrons.
Monetary Amount: Three papers will be selected and each author will receive a $350 grant
The AASL Research Grant recognizes excellence in manuscripts addressing a persistent and recurring challenge in the field of school librarianship. The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), through the Educators of School Librarians Section (ESLS), will invite submissions of papers on original research with this focus.
Monetary Amount: up to $2,000
Through a special offering of its Inspire Collection Development Grant, made possible through the generous support of Marina “Marney” Welmers, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will offer grants to specifically address collection loss and remote access requirements due to COVID-19 school closures. To help meet the needs of school libraries making the fall return to learning, applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on September 30, 2020.
AWARD AMOUNT: up to 0.75/student or $750 minimum
Offered by the Illinois State Library, the School District Library Grant Program is designed to help provide more library books and materials for the students of public schools in Illinois.
Grant applications are due annually October 15.
For more information and to apply, visit the ISL website: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/grants/schoolpercapgrant.html
FOR: Public Libraries, School Districts and Community Colleges
AWARD AMOUNT: $10,000.00 per agency
The Digital Network Access for Illinois Libraries offering provides Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant funds to support the role of libraries in responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by expanding digital network access.