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.
The ALSC/Candlewick Press Light the Way Grant from the American Library Association funds innovative library outreach for underserved children to promote inclusivity and community impact.
Innovative Reading Grant supports school libraries in developing original reading programs for K–9 learners, especially struggling readers, to encourage reading and improve literacy and student learning.
The Constance McCullough International Research Grant supports impactful international literacy research and educator development through the International Literacy Association.
The Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant from the American Library Association funds Black/African American youth librarians to attend the ALA Annual Conference for professional development and research growth.
This grant funds projects that improve library services, literacy, technology, archives, disaster response, and community partnerships to better serve public information and education needs nationwide.