Penguin Random House and United for Libraries announced a new grant program serving rural and small libraries across the country.
Donor Name: Penguin Random House
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind
Deadline: 01/21/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Specifically, grant funds will assist Friends of Library groups, or nonprofit groups that support and fundraise for libraries in their communities, with priority projects.
According to the American Library Association, 2024 saw 821 attempts to censor books and materials, marking the third-highest number of book challenges since tracking began in 1990.
Funding Information
United for Libraries will award grants of $1,000 and $500 (totaling $25,000) to support eligible groups.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a cash or in-kind grant, Friends groups must be in support of a rural/small U.S. library in the 50 states, District of Columbia, or U.S. territories (Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) that is (1) located in a city/town with a population of 25,000 or less, and (2) in any area 5+ miles outside of a U.S. Census defined urban area (defined by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as a town/city with a population of 25,000 or greater). A library that meets the same eligibility and can demonstrate it has started the process of forming a Friends group will also be eligible.
For more information, visit PRH.
