MLA Conference Grants

Up to 4 grants will be available to attend the 2022 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.

The 2022 application deadline is April 29, 2022

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:

Amy Wisehart
Ellsworth Public Library
20 State Street
Ellsworth, Maine  04605

Email: treasurer@mainelibraries.org