LynnDell is a Teacher Librarian at Delta High School, Millard School District. She was asked to be the grant liaison for UELMA because she's received grants from several different sources during her time as a librarian.
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.
Guidelines and eligibility details can be found by clicking this link.
The Professional Development Grant is a reimbursement grant and can be spent on tuition for those who qualify, as well as continuing education opportunities such as workshops and conferences.
