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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Hello library community!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Several grant opportunities are listed below:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">The
<a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant">Peggy Barber Tribute Grant</a></span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"> 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
<b>three libraries $2,500</b> to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Applications for the award will be accepted from December 1, 2025, to February 2, 2026</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">. View
the full award guidelines and apply online at <a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant">www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">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 <b>strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces</b>. 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Questions? Please email
<a href="mailto:publicprograms@ala.org">publicprograms@ala.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG">Libraries Transform
Communities Engagement Grant</a> (Apply by February 2, 2026)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant recognizes, promotes and supports innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries. It
will provide <b>two grants of $2,000</b> for a school, public, academic, tribal or special library to expand its community engagement efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2025, and February 2, 2026</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">. View the full
award guidelines and apply online at <a href="http://www.ala.org/LTCEG." title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG">www.ala.org/LTCEG.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">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 <b>"Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All."</b> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif">Questions? Please email
<a href="mailto:publicprograms@ala.org" title="mailto:publicprograms@ala.org">publicprograms@ala.org</a>.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:windowtext">The ALA Public Programs Office, in collaboration with The Pulitzer Prizes, invites public libraries to apply to host <b><a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer"><i>Pulitzer
on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire</i></a></b>, a new traveling exhibit that highlights the cultural legacy of The Pulitzer Prizes; connects new audiences with Prize-winners and their work; and promotes the role of journalism,
books, drama and music in a democratic society: <a href="http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer">www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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Through a competitive application process, eighteen public libraries will be selected to host the traveling exhibit for a six-week period in 2027 and 2028.<b> </b><a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer/guidelines" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer/guidelines"><b>Read
the project guidelines</b></a><b> and </b><a href="https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=AMALA" title="https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=AMALA"><b>apply online</b></a><b> by March 27, 2026
</b>(application submission requires a free user account to ALA’s grant management system). You can
<a href="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2026-01/Application_Pulitzer%20on%20the%20Road_%20Prize-Winning%20Works%20that%20Inform%2C%20Empower%20%26%20Inspire_1.5.26.pdf">
view a PDF version of the application</a> (not to be submitted). <o:p></o:p></p>
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In 2023, The Pulitzer Prizes launched<a href="https://pulitzerontheroad.pulitzer.org/" title="https://pulitzerontheroad.pulitzer.org/"> Pulitzer on the Road</a>, a public programming initiative that celebrates prize-winners and their work with audiences around
the country through live events, a podcast and exhibits. As part of this initiative, <i>Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire </i>will tour at public libraries across the United States.<o:p></o:p></p>
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During their host periods, the selected eighteen libraries will be required to implement public programs related to the exhibit's themes. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Selected libraries will receive:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>The 1,400-square-foot exhibition on loan for roughly six weeks;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>A $3,000 allowance to support public programs;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Customizable publicity materials and media training;<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Ongoing support from The Pulitzer Prizes and the ALA, and more.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Grantees must meet minimum programming and reporting requirements. <a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer/guidelines" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer/guidelines">See the project guidelines for details.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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Eligible institutions include public libraries (including tribal libraries and state libraries) in the United States and U.S. territories. Individuals are not eligible to apply. <a href="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer/faqs" title="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/pulitzer/faqs">Refer
to the project's Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<i>Pulitzer on the Road: Prize-Winning Works that Inform, Empower & Inspire </i>is a collaboration between The Pulitzer Prizes and the American Library Association.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Questions? Please email <a href="mailto:publicprograms@ala.org" title="mailto:publicprograms@ala.org">publicprograms@ala.org</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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