Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant

American Library Association (ALA)

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians

Overview

The Jason Reynolds / Simon & Schuster Travel Grant supports five black/African American youth and teen services librarians annually. Each grant, ranging from $1500 to $3000, covers expenses for travel, housing, registration, and attendance at the ALA Annual Conference, including the Coretta Scott King Awards Breakfast. This initiative aims to empower underrepresented librarians in their professional development and community engagement.

The travel grants will be awarded annually to five black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians for the purpose of attending the ALA Annual conference. The grants provide up to $3000 (and not less than $1500) to cover actual expenses for five black/African American librarians selected by ALA for travel, housing, registration, and cost of ticket to the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Awards Breakfast.

Eligibility

Black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teachers
  • Professional development
  • Black women
  • BIPOC

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