Education & Workforce
Community & Economic Development
American Library Association
American Library Association: Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant FY 2026
Private
Grant Funding
Single Fixed Date
Grant funds are restricted to project-related expenses. Eligible expenses may include, but are not limited to, the following: Purchase of collection materials Tech equipment (e.g. virtual meeting licenses, iPads, Wi-Fi hotspots, etc.) Project supplies (e.g. markers, index cards, post-its, etc) Library staff time Payment to project partners for reimbursement or direct funding of services and support provided (e.g. childcare providers, translators, instructors, co-facilitator, etc.) Promotion and publicity
Next funding deadline
February 2, 2026
Timing Notes
Applications Open: December 1, 2025; Deadline for Submission: February 2, 2026, by 11:59 pm (CST); Award Notification Date: March 11, 2026
Max Award Amount
2000
Cost share/match Required
No
Eligibility Notes
This opportunity is open to school, public, academic, tribal, and special libraries in the U.S. and U.S. territories. Applying libraries must demonstrate commitment to community engagement work and must submit at least one letter of support from a community organization partnering with them in this endeavor. The library/applicant must hold either an ALA institutional membership OR ALA personal membership.
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