Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC, American Library Association) with Candlewick Press
ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant (library outreach to underserved children)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Dec 18, 2026 · 70 days left
- Award size
- Up to $3,000
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- City or town government, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), School district
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
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About this grant
A $3,000 grant for a library outreach project for underserved children from birth to age 14. The project can be new or an expansion of current work. Reports are due in June and September.
Official notice: https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway · Printed from grantme.click/grants/65efc847-0468-4d86-8fc5-44ab8d5bce57
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- Nov27
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Dec11
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Dec15
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Dec18
Deadline
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