Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant
Forecasted
The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant funds creative librarian-led projects that promote diverse forms of teen literacy, supported by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Funder: Young Adult Library Services Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 per award; one award annually
Summary: Annual grant supporting a librarian with a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy among teens.
Description
The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant, administered by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), recognizes and supports librarians who demonstrate creativity and innovation in advancing literacy through a unique project. The grant aims to empower librarians to make a significant impact on the literacy skills of their communities, particularly for teens. Projects may address a wide range of literacies, including but not limited to digital, media, visual, computer, data, financial, civic, news, information, multicultural, and cultural literacy.
