A Year of STEM

In collaboration with Cummins Inc., the American Library Association invites applications from U.S. public libraries to participate in 12 months of curated STEM programming to foster curiosity and STEM-mindedness in early childhood learners. Twenty-five libraries will receive professional development, programming guide, $5,000 stipend, four STEM kits, and ALA support. Program Details American Library Association is a funding organization that offers the A Year of STEM grant program to support arts and cultural programs. 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 should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include educational institutions and tribal governments and Native American 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 Funding available: $5K. The application deadline is October 28, 2026 (5 days remaining). 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. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 624410, 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 early childhood
• Programs related to library

Award details

Award range: $5K. Applications close on October 28, 2026 (5 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture