The Woll Memorial Fund supports Texas school and public libraries in developing children’s literature collections, programs, and curriculum resources to better serve the children who use them.
Funder: Texas Library Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per award
Summary: Supports Texas school and public libraries developing children’s literature collections, programs, and curriculum resources.
Key Information: The applicant must be a TLA member, and the library must serve children age 12 or under.
The Texas Library Association (TLA) administers the Woll Memorial Fund to carry forward Christina Woll’s love of reading and commitment to quality literature for children. It makes awards to Texas school and public libraries based on the merits of individual applications.
The fund supports libraries committed to quality children’s literature, particularly those seeking to develop or enhance a part of their collection or a specific program, or to support part of the curriculum. Applicants describe their collection needs, the children they serve, and how the proposed project will use the funding.