The Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award honors innovative early-career children's librarians with support from the American Library Association for professional development.
The American Library Association's Annual Conference Professional Development Attendance Award gives NMRT members access to ticketed ALA Annual Conference events to support their professional and research development.
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 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.
The Spark Award honors outstanding independently published children's books, celebrating excellence in writing, illustration, and design within self- and indie-publishing.
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.