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American Library Association (with Cummins Inc.)

A Year of STEM

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Oct 28, 2026 · 21 days left
Award size
Up to $5,000
Match ?
Not stated: check the official notice · 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)
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)

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About this grant

Twenty-five U.S. public libraries receive a $5,000 programming stipend, four STEM kits, and training for 12 months of early-childhood STEM programs.

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct7
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Oct21
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Oct25
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Oct28
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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