<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div class="msg4627902950389309442"><div lang="EN-US" link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style="word-wrap:break-word"><div class="m_4627902950389309442WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2FPeggyBarberGrant&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C926d691e8370499e86c108de3111e401%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639002150085180465%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=pDQ06hCpBIhuRKt21BboMY7uwBfTBVPoHw2ZqbEKyRs%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant" target="_blank">The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant </a>(Apply by February 2, 2026)</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant is an annual grant that recognizes, promotes, and supports meaningful programs in libraries of all types that have limited and/or no access to budgetary support for programming.
 This grant aims to help ease budget challenges by annually awarding <b>three libraries $2,500</b> to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications for the award will be accepted from December 1, 2025, to February 2, 2026. View the full award guidelines and apply online at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2FPeggyBarberGrant&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C926d691e8370499e86c108de3111e401%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639002150085202758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qO6h8OVfPKDx1T4VoWcLhnHltdj2Fze%2BJTKHGBN5SWA%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/PeggyBarberGrant</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Each year, the grant will focus on supporting a specific type of library programming. For the 2025–2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications to support programming related to <b>strengthening
 community ties through libraries as third spaces</b>. As one of the few remaining "third spaces"-public spaces where individuals can gather outside their homes or workplaces-libraries are uniquely positioned to bring people together and strengthen communities. <u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Example proposals could include (but are not limited to): an intergenerational gardening program, a program series engaging adults in play-based programming, or a visual arts performance at the library in
 partnership with a local theater group. Proposed programs should include how it will bring people in your community together, how the program will foster connection amongst participants, and how the program can help folks share space with other people in the
 community.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2FLTCEG&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C926d691e8370499e86c108de3111e401%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639002150085219390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DrSo9v8EHKV3TFoJL5t05206Fi9YOcxDc5haoJJFrIg%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG" target="_blank">Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant</a> (Apply by February 2, 2026)</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant recognizes, promotes and supports innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries. It will provide
<b>two grants of $2,000</b> for a school, public, academic, tribal or special library to expand its community engagement efforts.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2025, and February 2, 2026. View the full award guidelines and apply online at <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2FLTCEG&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C926d691e8370499e86c108de3111e401%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639002150085847897%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4RRXeZNh9g%2F8AEGvKRT18sJbJY7u9VfX2nVstXp4elw%3D&reserved=0" originalSrc="https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/LTCEG" target="_blank">www.ala.org/LTCEG.</a><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Libraries are invited to apply by designing and outlining activities for a library-led community engagement project. Community engagement is the process of working collaboratively with community members –
 be they library patrons, residents, faculty, students, or local organizations – to address issues for the betterment of the community.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Each year, the grant will focus on supporting a community engagement project with a specific theme.  For the 2025–2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications for a community engagement project
 that focuses on the concept of <b>"Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All."</b> Libraries should work collaboratively with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon
 community assets.  Libraries should collaborate with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon community assets.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Questions? Please email <a href="mailto:publicprograms@ala.org" target="_blank">
publicprograms@ala.org</a>.<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:black">Hannah Arata (she/her)<u></u><u></u></span></b></p>
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