ALSC/Candlewick Press Light the Way Grant
The ALSC/Candlewick Press 'Light the Way' Grant funds innovative, replicable library outreach projects that improve access for underserved children ages 0–14, emphasizing creativity, impact, and inclusion.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000 for one library project; one-year duration; annual competition
Summary: Supports innovative library outreach programs for underserved children, emphasizing creativity and replicability.
Description
The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant, sponsored by Candlewick Press in honor of author Kate DiCamillo, is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association. This grant provides $3,000 to a library to support exemplary and replicable outreach initiatives targeting underserved populations of children (birth through age 14). Projects may be new or expansions of existing work, with a strong emphasis on innovation, impact, and addressing barriers to library services. The award aims to honor the themes of compassion and inclusion found in DiCamillo’s work by empowering libraries to creatively reach children who may face obstacles accessing library resources.
