Our "Super Storytime" and "Better Together" Mini-Grants are open!
Contact cheins@selco.info with any questions regarding SELS Grants
Open to All Library Types
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
Amount: $500
Report & Reimbursement Deadline: May 31, 2027
Open to All Library Types
Application Deadline: Rolling, Closes December 31, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Report & Reimbursement Deadline: May 31, 2027
Open to Academic, K-12 School & Special Libraries
Deadline: Rolling, Application is open from September 15, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Report & Reimbursement Due: May 31, 2027
About
Scholarships cover eligible expenses for SELS member library staff to attend conferences or other professional development opportunities. Scholarship Applications MUST be submitted prior to an event. If approved, reimbursement will be issued following the event and is contingent on the submission of the reimbursement form and all supporting documentation. PLEASE NOTE: ITEMIZED FOOD RECEIPTS ARE REQUIRED!!! We cannot reimburse for meals without an itemized receipt!!!!
Scholarships will be awarded on...
a case-by-case basis
the relevance of the event for which you have applied
the amount requested
the number of other applications received
the amount remaining in the budget for scholarships for the current fiscal yeat
the amount of recent scholarship funding provided to staff at your library
If you have questions, contact cjackson@selco.info