Libri Books for Children Program

The Libri Foundation donates new, quality, hardcover children’s books to small, rural public U.S. libraries. 

More information. The remaining 2013 deadline is (postmarked by) August 15th.

Only libraries within the United States are eligible, and generally the average total operating budgets of grant recipients is less than $40,000. Libraries are qualified on an individual basis. In general, county libraries should serve a population under 16,000 and town libraries should serve a population under 10,000 (usually under 5,000). Libraries should be in a rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's department. 

Lois Lenski Covey Foundation for books

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc. annually awards grants for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8.

Public libraries, school libraries, and non-traditional libraries operated by 501(c)(3) agencies are eligible.

The Foundation provides grants to libraries or organizations that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budgets, and demonstrate real need. 

Grants for 2013 will range from $500 to $3,000 and are specifically for book purchases, and cannot be used for administrative or operational uses. The site has a FAQ, more information, and the online application.

Deadline: 6/15/2013.

Lois Lenski Covey Foundation for books

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc. annually awards grants for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8.

Public libraries, school libraries, and non-traditional libraries operated by 501(c)(3) agencies are eligible.

The Foundation provides grants to libraries or organizations that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budgets, and demonstrate real need. 

Grants for 2012 will range from $500 to $3000 and are specifically for book purchases, and cannot be used for administrative or operational uses. The site has a FAQ, more information, and the online application.

Deadline: 6/15/2012.

Alibris Collection Award

The AlibrisCollection Award is an annual grant of books to an academic, public, special, or K-12 library supporting specific collection development projects that advance the mission, priority areas, and goals of the selected library. 

Applications seem pretty simple; create an online wishlist of desired titles and a brief statement of interest concerning the desired collection and needs of your particular library.

Entries must be received by December 1, 2011.

Bookapalooza

Bookapalooza is an annual program of the American Library Association’s Association of Library Service to Children. It offers a collection of materials "that will help transform a library's collection and provide the opportunity for these materials to be used in their community in creative and innovative ways." 

The deadline is December 1, 2011. Full details on the ALA site. 

Applicants must be personal members of ALSC and ALA.Shipping and handling charges for shipment of the Bookapalooza collection are the responsibility of the libraries selected; this can be as much as 600 pounds, can include as many as 12 cartons, and may cost between $200 and $400 at book rate.