Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
This grant recognizes librarians for innovative projects that promote any form of literacy among teens, encouraging creative approaches to advancing teen library services.
Funder: Young Adult Library Services Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 annual grant; single award per cycle.
Summary: Recognizes a librarian for a creative, innovative project promoting any form of literacy among teens.
Description
This annual grant supports librarians who have developed creative and innovative projects that promote literacy among teens. The award encompasses a wide range of literacies, including digital, media, visual, computer, data, financial, civic/ethical, news, information, multicultural, and cultural literacy. The grant aims to highlight inventive approaches to advancing literacy and encourages the development of transformative projects that impact teen library services.
