Are you looking for money to fund a project?
The Book & Author Society Collection Grant funds one $1,000 project annually to a public library in Michigan for the creation or enhancement of a physical or digital circulating collection. Grant opportunities are announced via our newsletter, Michlib-l, and The Library Network list-servs. The grant will be awarded at the Book and Author Society Author event.
Current Grant
We are very excited to announce that Book and Author Society is resuming its grant program! The Book & Author Society Collection Grant awards $1000 to one library to start or enhance a circulating library collection. The proposed project should fill a need, encourage patron use of the library’s physical or digital collection, and be curated for patrons of a variety of demographic backgrounds. Since only one grant will be given per year, Book & Author Society expects a highly competitive group of applicants.
How to Apply: APPLY HERE! Applications will open on June 1, 2026, and will be collected via an online form. To give you a head start, here is exactly what you will need to prepare for your submission:
- Project Proposal / Narrative (500 words max): A detailed description of the project’s goals and objectives, and a discussion of the impact this collection will have on your community.
- Demonstrated Financial Need (500 words max): A short description of how this grant will help fund a project that your library would not be able to pursue otherwise.
- Detailed Budget (500 words max): An itemized list of materials/supplies and their intended use. (Please note: Grant funds cannot be used for staffing costs).
- Supporting Documentation (Optional): You may upload files such as photos of your library space or sample titles to help the committee visualize your project.
Note: The winning library will be required to report on the grant’s impact by providing a short video or written paragraph for future promotional use.
Important Dates to Remember:
- June 1, 2026: The online application officially opens!
- July 13, 2026: Application window closes.
- August 3, 2026: The awardee will be contacted.
- September 14, 2026: The grant will be officially presented at our upcoming Book & Author Event featuring Marjan Kamali!
Past Grants
The Robert Gaylor Award
During the luncheon we will be presenting a brand new grant, created in honor of our former president and one of our founding members, Robert Gaylor. The Robert Gaylor IDEA award complements the spirit of the Gaylor Collection at Oakland University, which contains “many titles of historical significance related to GLBT lives” from the mid-20th century to the present, and represents a lifetime of careful stewardship of the records of these communities.
This $2000 grant will be awarded to a library or literacy organization in the metropolitan-Detroit area for the purpose of supporting a collection, technological needs, or programming to support inclusion, diversity, equity, or accessibility (IDEA).
Grant applications are due by August 14, at this link. Winners will be notified prior to the luncheon and will be provided with two complimentary tickets to the luncheon.
Any questions, please feel free to email us or use the “contact us” form on our website.