Carnegie-Whitney Grant
The Carnegie-Whitney Grant funds projects creating reading lists and guides to improve access to library resources for diverse users across U.S. libraries.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates: November 6, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per project; one-year awards with a two-year completion window.
Summary: Supports the creation of reading lists, bibliographies, and guides to improve access to library resources for all types of libraries in the U.S.
Description
The Carnegie-Whitney Grant is designed to fund the preparation of popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes, and other guides that enhance access to library resources for diverse users in the United States. Administered by the American Library Association's Publishing Committee, this grant aims to support projects that stimulate the use of library collections and information, with a strong emphasis on national distribution and broad audience impact. Projects may be developed by individuals, libraries, associations, or organizations, including international applicants, provided the focus is on American libraries.
