The Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is pleased to offer this conference scholarship program to individuals who are employed at MLS member libraries. We encourage staff at all levels, in all types of libraries, to apply for a conference scholarship.

Learn more here and apply by December 15!

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ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom Helpline Grant
Ten grants are available for libraries willing to assist in implementing a Helpline to connect those experiencing censorship attempts with professional support. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to find out more and to get involved.

​LSTA Grants 2026
Apply for an Explore, Impact or Inspire Library Services and Technology Act grant here.
Letters of intent for Impact and Inspire grants are due December 5, 2024 with grant applications due April 8, 2025. Applications for Explore grants open on December 16 with applications due January 16, 2025.


RBMS Scholarship
The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section (RBMS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025 RBMS Conference, A Multitude of Stories, in New Haven, CT and online from June 24 - 27, 2025. The application deadline is December 13, 2024. Apply here.


ALA Conference Award
The Shirley Olofson Memorial Award offers $1,000 to offset expenses associated with attending the ALA Conference in Philadelphia, PA from June 26 - 30, 2025. The application deadline is December 22, 2024 at 11:50 pm. Apply here.


The 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grant
Two WEGN grants will award funds and resources for graphic novel collection development and programming.  Libraries can apply for the 2025 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants here. The deadline for application is January 12, 2025.
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LHRT Phyllis Dain Library History Dissertation Award
The Library History Round Table (LHRT) of the ALA will award dissertations on significant topics related to the history of libraries that are completed and accepted in 2023 and 2024. The submission deadline is January 31, 2025. Submissions for the next award cycle will open in January, 2025. Find out more and apply here.