ALA Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant

Provides donated collections of Coretta Scott King Award-winning and honor books to organizations serving children and youth. Supports libraries, schools, and community organizations that need high-quality, culturally relevant books by African American authors and illustrators. Program Details American Library Association is a funding organization that offers the ALA Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant grant program to support arts and cultural programs and social services. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by American Library Association through Nebraska Library Commission. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and social services should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with American Library Association or on Nebraska Library Commission before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by March 15, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and social services. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 519120. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Nebraska Library Commission. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to library

Award details

Applications close on March 15, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture · Social Services