MLA Conference Grants

In 2021 up to 10 grants covering the entire cost of registration are available to attend the virtual annual conference

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

1. The applicant is a resident of the state of Maine.
2. The applicant is currently employed by a library or media center in Maine.
3. The applicant has a demonstrated financial need.

Awarded funds will be applied directly to the applicant's registration. Grants are overseen, administered, and conferred by the Scholarship Committee. The Committee reserves the right to award all, part or none of the amount requested.

Application Instructions

Please observe these instructions carefully when preparing your application. Applications missing one or more of the following items will not be considered.

1. Completed application form.
2. Please describe why you wish to attend the MLA conference. This should include a statement of financial need in 100 words or less.

Applications must be received by April 30, 2021. 

Materials submitted will be held in confidence by the Committee and become the property of the Maine Library Association.

All application materials can be mailed or emailed to the Chair of the Committee:

Debbie Lozito
Edythe Dyer Community Library
269 Main Road North
Hampden, Maine  04444

Phone: 207-862-3550
Email:Debbie Lozito