Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant
The Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant provides award-winning books celebrating the African American experience to organizations in underserved communities to promote literacy and cultural diversity.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award consists of a collection of Coretta Scott King Book Award-winning books; no direct monetary award.
Summary: Provides award-winning books reflecting the African American experience to organizations serving underserved communities.
Description
The Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grant, administered by the American Library Association's Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table, supports organizations seeking to expand access to quality children's literature that reflects the African American experience. The grant provides selected institutions with a curated collection of books that have received the Coretta Scott King Book Award, with the goal of promoting cultural diversity, literacy, and learning opportunities in underserved communities. The award is made annually and is intended for agencies or institutions that demonstrate need and commitment to serving diverse or economically disadvantaged populations.
