Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging supports libraries, archives, and museums with projects that strengthen representation and equity in North Country cultural institutions.
Funder: Northern New York Library Network
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (Quarterly) | March 31, 2027 (Quarterly) | June 30, 2027 (Quarterly) | September 30, 2027 (Quarterly)
Funding Amounts: $500–$3,000 for projects lasting up to 12 months; reimbursement upon completion
Summary: Supports member initiatives advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in North Country cultural institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must be current Northern New York Library Network members.
Description
The Northern New York Library Network supports member initiatives that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through collections, staffing, programming, policies, and leadership. The program focuses on representation of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, neurodivergent, unhoused, and other under- or misrepresented populations experiencing social biases, discrimination, erasure, and environmental inequities.
Drawing on the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries’ Vision 2022, the grant supports libraries, archives, and museums working toward more just, equitable, and healthy communities. It reflects the Network’s commitment to examining unconscious biases and developing workplaces that model socioeconomic and racial equity. Projects should foster brave environments and address the experiences of marginalized populations in North Country cultural institutions.
