Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant
This grant funds Black/African American youth or school librarians to attend the ALA Annual Conference, supporting their professional growth and advancing diversity and inclusion in the library field.
Funder: American Library Association
Due Dates: December 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per award (minimum $1,500); 5 awards annually; covers travel, housing, registration, and event ticket for ALA Conference.
Summary: Supports Black/African American youth or teen services librarians and school librarians/media specialists to attend the ALA Annual Conference for professional development.
Key Information: Applicants must be ALA members and current youth/teen or school librarians in the US or Canada.
Description
The Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant provides financial support for Black/African American youth or teen services librarians and school librarians/media specialists to attend the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference. The grant aims to foster professional growth, enhance library services for young people, and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the library profession by enabling recipients to participate in a key professional development event.
