Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian and National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program

LynnDell Watson
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program supports projects that:
– provide training and professional development to library and archives professionals;
– develop faculty and information leaders;
– recruit, educate and retain the next generation of library and archives professionals.

Applicants have through September 20, 2024, to submit their two-page preliminary proposal applications. For more information, webinar recording, and application link, click here.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries program supports projects that build workforce and institutional capacity for:  
– managing and preserving the national information infrastructure;   
– serving the public’s information and education needs;   
– enhancing library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies;   
– improving community well-being and civic engagement;   
– providing services to communities during disasters and emergencies;
– building collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve. 

Application deadline is September 20, 2024. More information, webinar recording, and application can be found here.   

2024 Library Technology Enhancement Grant

LynnDell Watson

Applications may be for initial purchase of previously unowned essential technology or for replacing outdated and aging technology. 

  • 2/12/2024 – Grant opens
  • 3/8/2024 – Grant closes
  • 3/15/2024 – Recipients notified, contracts sent
  • 3/29/2024 – Contracts due, Grant spending begins
  • 6/30/2024 – Grant spending ends
  • 7/5/2024 – Reimbursements and final report due

To apply for this grant opportunity, your library must meet the eligibility guidelines found on pages 2-3 of this document.

Apply here. Login is required for the Utah State Library Division portal.

2024 UELMA Awards – Call for Nominations

USLA
2024 UELMA Awards

The Utah Educational Library Media Association (UELMA) is seeking nominations for its 2024 Awards in the categories of:

  • Certified Teacher Librarian
  • Library Paraprofessional
  • K-12 Administrator

These awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of educational library media in Utah.

If you know of a Certified Teacher Librarian, Library Paraprofessional, or K-12 Administrator who has gone above and beyond in their service to students and the library community, now is the time to nominate them for this prestigious award. This is a great opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who are making a difference in the lives of students and educators.

To submit a nomination, visit the UELMA website and fill out the nomination form. Be sure to provide detailed information about the nominee’s contributions to the field and how they have impacted the library community. Nominations will be accepted beginning Tuesday, January 16, 2024, until Friday, February 2, 2024, so don’t hesitate to nominate someone today!

Thank you for your support in recognizing those who are making a difference in the field of educational library media.

Form Links: 

2024 Children and Teen Book Enhancement Grant

LynnDell Watson

Timeline:
1/8/2024 – Grant opens
1/26/2024 – Grant closes
2/02/2024 – Applicants Notified, contracts sent
2/16/2024 – Contracts due, spending begins
2/20/2024 – Applicants Notified, contracts sent
3/1/2024 – Contracts due, spending begins
5/10/2024 – Spending ends
5/17/2024 – Receipts and final report due, unexpended funds due to USL

Click here for the guidelines. To apply, go to the grants portal at https://cce.my.salesforce-sites.com/usl/DhaHome; login is required.

Feb 8, 2024 –> Edits made to the timeline due to the grants coordinator leaving the Utah State Library.