"Light The Way Grant:" Applications Now Accepted!

 

 What is the "Light The Way" Grant?

 

The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant was formed in honor of Newbery Medalist and Geisel Honoree author Kate DiCamillo, and the themes represented in her books.  The award consists of a $3,000 grant to assist a library in conducting exemplary outreach to underserved populations through a new program or an expansion of work already being done.

The  ALSC Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers Committee will select the winner of this award based on an application process. Special population children may include those who have learning or physical differences, those who speak English as a second language, those who are in a non-traditional school environment, those who live in foster care settings, those who are in the juvenile justice system, those who live in gay and lesbian families, those who have teen parents, and those who need accommodation service to meet their needs. 

The winner of this award will be announced at ALA's Midwinter Meeting.

How can my library apply? 

The ALSC Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers committee is now accepting applications for  the 2016 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" grant.  2016 grant applications are due December 1, 2015. 

First, review the 2016 application requirements on the 2016 ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" grant paper application.  

Next, submit your application and resume via the online form. 

Then, have your supervisor submit a supporting statement to  Lesley Mason (lesley.mason@dc.gov), by December 1.  Applications without the supporting statement will not be considered for the Light the Way Grant. 

Finally, please contact the chair of the ALSC Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers committee chair, Lesley Mason, with any questions at lesley.mason@dc.gov.

Other LSSPCC Committee Resources

• Light the Way Grant Committee Manual
• The LSSPCC Toolkit for Serving Underserved Populations