Skip to Main Content

Alaska State Libraries, Archives & Museums Alaska State Library

Grants for Alaska Libraries and Schools

The Alaska State Library helps public and school libraries acquire financial assistance.

Continuing Education (CE) Grants and Professional Development (PD) grants

Grants for Public, Public/School, School, and Academic library staff for continuing education opportunities to help enhance their professional development.

CE and PD grants are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available one per library outlet.  Grants are available until the grant funds allocated this fiscal year have been spent.

There are sixteen (16) CE/PD grants available for FY2025.  

Grant Process

  1. Apply for a Grant (read guidelines and submit application).
  2. Receive Award Letter (grant not approved until you receive this).
  3. Attend Event (save all the necessary receipts or invoices).
  4. Request Reimbursement (submit reimbursement & final report form).
  5. Receive Reimbursement (your organization will receive the reimbursement by check or direct deposit).

Continuing Education Grant Guidelines and Forms

Before filing out a form, please read our guidelines.  Starting July 1, 2024 CE and PD grant guidelines and applications are the same.  

Subjects: Libraries