Grants for Alaska Libraries and Schools

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 two (2) remaining joint conference CE grants available worth $1000.  If you are thinking of attending this August, please submit an application ASAP.  

• Both Far North CE grants are available. 
• CE grants for Southwest, Southcentral, Southeast, and Interior have been claimed. 
• If all joint conference CE grants for a region have been claimed, you will be placed on a waitlist. 

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.