AASL Grants and Awards

Deadlines: February 1, 2020
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has a number of awards and grants.

Innovative Reading Grant
This $2,500 grant supports the planning and implementation of a unique and innovative program for children which motivates and encourages reading, especially with struggling readers. For more information visit: http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/innovative.

The Ruth Toor Grant for Strong Public School Libraries
This $3,000 grant opportunity provides for the creation and implementation of a project that promotes school library awareness, and up to $2,000 for both the school librarian and school official (or volunteer parent) to attend the AASL national conference or the ALA Annual Conference during years when there is no AASL national conference. For more information visit: http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/toor

Additional Grants include:

ABC-CLIO Leadership Grant
Beyond Words: Dollar General School Library Relief Fund
Inspire Collection Development Grant
Inspire Disaster Recovery Grant
Inspire Special Event Grant
Past-Presidents Planning Grant for National School Library Standards
Research Grant