[Libs-Or] FW: Two Annual Library Programming Awards Now Open!

[CORNELISEN Wendy * SLO]

Sharing two opportunities from ALA:

The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant <https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant> (Apply by February 2, 2026)
The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant is an annual grant that recognizes, promotes, and supports meaningful programs in libraries of all types that have limited and/or no access to budgetary support for programming. This grant aims to help ease budget challenges by annually awarding three libraries $2,500 to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort.

Applications for the award will be accepted from December 1, 2025, to February 2, 2026. View the full award guidelines and apply online at https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant.

Each year, the grant will focus on supporting a specific type of library programming. For the 2025–2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications to support programming related to strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces. As one of the few remaining "third spaces"-public spaces where individuals can gather outside their homes or workplaces-libraries are uniquely positioned to bring people together and strengthen communities.

Example proposals could include (but are not limited to): an intergenerational gardening program, a program series engaging adults in play-based programming, or a visual arts performance at the library in partnership with a local theater group. Proposed programs should include how it will bring people in your community together, how the program will foster connection amongst participants, and how the program can help folks share space with other people in the community.


Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant<https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG> (Apply by February 2, 2026)
The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant recognizes, promotes and supports innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries. It will provide two grants of $2,000 for a school, public, academic, tribal or special library to expand its community engagement efforts.

Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2025, and February 2, 2026. View the full award guidelines and apply online at www.ala.org/LTCEG.<https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG>

Libraries are invited to apply by designing and outlining activities for a library-led community engagement project. Community engagement is the process of working collaboratively with community members – be they library patrons, residents, faculty, students, or local organizations – to address issues for the betterment of the community.

Each year, the grant will focus on supporting a community engagement project with a specific theme.  For the 2025–2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications for a community engagement project that focuses on the concept of "Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All." Libraries should work collaboratively with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon community assets.  Libraries should collaborate with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon community assets.

Questions? Please email publicprograms at ala.org<mailto:publicprograms at ala.org>.

Thanks,

Wendy

Wendy Cornelisen (she, her, hers)
State Librarian
State Library of Oregon
wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:wendy.cornelisen at slo.oregon.gov>
Office: 503-378-4367| Mobile 971-375-3992
www.oregon.gov/library<http://www.oregon.gov/library>
[Title: State Library of Oregon]


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